CHILLICOTHE ELEM

www.chillicotheschools.org

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

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.

327

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

133.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHILLICOTHE ELEM
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	11
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
291 (89.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.4 %)
Black
11 (3.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CHILLICOTHE R-II
Phone:	(660)240-3315
Website:	http://www.chillicotheschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 119