CHAFFEE ELEM.
CHAFFEE ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CHAFFEE R-II school district, located in CHAFFEE, MO with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, CHAFFEE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Chaffee Elementary School, located at 408 Elliott Ave in Chaffee, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for elementary-aged students within the Chaffee R-II School District. As a central pillar of the small, close-knit community of Chaffee, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth and development.
The school is known for its community-oriented approach, typical of small-town Missouri public schools, where there is a strong emphasis on personalized attention and collaboration between faculty, parents, and students. By maintaining a manageable student-to-teacher ratio, Chaffee Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere that prepares children for their transition into secondary education. The school remains deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a hub for district-wide initiatives and community activities.
For more information, contact CHAFFEE ELEM. at (573) 887-3244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHAFFEE, MO 63740-1604
(573) 887-3244
CHAFFEE ELEM. is a public Title I school in CHAFFEE, MO with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHAFFEE R-II
- Total Students:
- 395
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 395 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHAFFEE ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.