VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL
VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED school district, located in CHILLICOTHE, MO with about 25 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.
VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL, located in Chillicothe, Missouri, operates as part of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) system of state-operated schools. It is specifically designed to provide specialized educational services for students with significant disabilities. By functioning under the state’s division of special education, the school provides a highly structured and supportive environment tailored to meet the unique learning, developmental, and therapeutic needs of its students, which may not be easily addressed in a traditional public school setting.
The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating academic instruction with essential life skills, behavioral support, and therapeutic interventions. Because it is a state-level facility, Verelle Peniston serves as a critical resource for families and local school districts, ensuring that students have access to individualized education programs (IEPs) delivered by staff trained in special education. The institution is committed to fostering independence and personal growth, maintaining a focus on helping each student reach their maximum potential within a safe and specialized educational community.
For more information, contact VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL at (660) 646-4215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-2098
(660) 646-4215
VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL is a public school in CHILLICOTHE, MO with about 25 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
- Total Students:
- 25
- Teachers:
- 4.6
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 25 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 100% of the student body.
- White
- 100.0%
- Female
- 32.0%
- Male
- 68.0%
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.