DEWEY ELEM.
DEWEY ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CHILLICOTHE R-II school district, located in CHILLICOTHE, MO with about 237 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 18 teachers, DEWEY ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Dewey Elementary School is a public primary school located in Chillicothe, Missouri, serving as part of the Chillicothe R-II School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare young students for future academic success while maintaining a strong connection to the local Chillicothe community.
The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and resource accessibility, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to thrive in both their social and academic lives. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. As a central pillar of the Chillicothe educational system, Dewey Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the community to cultivate a positive and nurturing atmosphere for its students.
For more information, contact DEWEY ELEM. at (660) 646-4255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-2099
(660) 646-4255
DEWEY ELEM. is a public Title I school in CHILLICOTHE, MO with about 237 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHILLICOTHE R-II
- Total Students:
- 237
- Teachers:
- 18.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 237 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEWEY ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.