Chillicothe Elementary School

900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chillicothe Elementary School serves 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chillicothe Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Chillicothe Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chillicothe Elementary School?
332 students attend Chillicothe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chillicothe Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chillicothe Elementary School?
Chillicothe Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chillicothe Elementary School offer ?
Chillicothe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chillicothe Elementary School part of?
Chillicothe Elementary School is part of Chillicothe R-II School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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