Chilhowee R-IV School District

101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733-9142
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chilhowee R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 146 students in Chilhowee R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Chilhowee R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
146 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chilhowee R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#524 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
40%
15-19%
43%
11-19%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,986 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,610 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,986
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,610
$13,908

Best Chilhowee R-IV School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilhowee Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Chilhowee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chilhowee R-IV School District?
Chilhowee R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 146 students.
What is the rank of Chilhowee R-IV School District?
Chilhowee R-IV School District is ranked #524 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chilhowee R-IV School District?
92% of Chilhowee R-IV School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chilhowee R-IV School District?
Chilhowee R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Chilhowee R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,610 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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