Chillicothe R-II School District

2807 Hornet Road
Chillicothe, MO 64601-0530
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 354 students in Chillicothe R-II School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Chillicothe R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,730 Schools
# Students
917 Students
571,156 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
47,204 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chillicothe R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#136 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

44%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
8.7%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.53

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
88%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,382 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 100% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,222 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 122% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$26 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$29,382
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$28,222
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Chillicothe R-II School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Gr: PK-1

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 917 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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