Dewey Elementary

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Dewey Elementary ranks 118 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dewey Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chillicothe, Missouri, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 250 students. The school is part of the Chillicothe R-II School District, which is ranked 58 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dewey Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 118 out of 906 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in serving low-socioeconomic status (SES) students and students with disabilities. Dewey Elementary also has consistently lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools within the Chillicothe R-II School District, such as Field Elementary and Chillicothe Elementary, Dewey Elementary's performance is significantly stronger, with higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. The school's consistent high performance over the past several years, along with its ability to effectively serve disadvantaged student populations, make it a standout example of effective elementary education in Missouri.

Detail:

Public 4-5

905 Dickinson Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601-2698

(660) 646-4255

District: Chillicothe R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
118^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,870

Students who attend Dewey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chillicothe Middle
High:	Chillicothe High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Two or more races:

7.5%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dewey Elementary ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (7.5%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chillicothe R-II School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dewey Elementary is 14.1. 1 elementary schools in the Chillicothe R-II School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dewey Elementary employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dewey Elementary is $8,870, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Chillicothe R-II School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dewey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dewey Elementary 118^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Dewey Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Chillicothe R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Chillicothe R-II 58^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dewey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dewey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	58.33	415^th	1074	61.4%
2007	44.93	651^st	1080	39.7%
2008	60.76	376^th	1084	65.3%
2009	54.79	481^st	1053	54.3%
2010	52.53	542^nd	1066	49.2%
2011	45.94	664^th	1088	39.0%
2012	51.45	590^th	1085	45.6%
2013	56.76	483^rd	1108	56.4%
2014	59.96	414^th	1089	62.0%
2015	63.62	366^th	1058	65.4%
2016	68.32	270^th	865	68.8%
2017	61.43	392^nd	1032	62.0%
2018	39.52	662^nd	1045	36.7%
2019	44.63	590^th	1052	43.9%
2021	92.47	42^nd	901	95.3%
2022	87.16	88^th	908	90.3%
2023	79.00	153^rd	898	83.0%
2024	83.81	118^th	906	87.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dewey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	41.67	559^th	887	37.0%
2019	37.95	623^rd	907	31.3%
2021	97.90	9^th	574	98.4%
2022	97.08	10^th	532	98.1%
2023	92.66	19^th	611	96.9%
2024	94.12	23^rd	625	96.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dewey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.94	2^nd	81	97.5%

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Rank History for White students at Dewey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.84	725^th	898	19.3%
2019	37.49	595^th	917	35.1%
2021	85.35	79^th	691	88.6%
2022	76.45	142^nd	675	79.0%
2023	66.04	208^th	673	69.1%
2024	75.08	146^th	668	78.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dewey Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	369	369
1992	341	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1993	349	14	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1994	381	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1995	307	5	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	315
1996	307	5	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	315
1997	319	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
1998	285	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	291
1999	308	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2000	303	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2001	302	7	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2002	281	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	281	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	260	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2005	277	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2006	267	7	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	278
2007	242	6	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	254
2008	245	15	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2009	270	18	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	294
2010	259	7	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
2011	234	9	0	4	0	0	0	0	247
2012	243	11	0	8	0	0	0	0	262
2013	251	11	0	6	3	0	1	0	272
2014	248	5	1	5	1	0	2	0	262
2015	262	6	0	8	1	0	6	0	283
2016	282	6	0	11	1	0	8	0	308
2017	266	9	2	19	1	0	14	0	311
2018	230	10	2	17	0	0	13	0	272
2019	222	4	1	11	0	0	13	0	251
2020	224	5	1	11	2	0	18	0	261
2021	202	6	2	8	1	0	13	0	232
2022	218	4	4	9	0	0	12	0	247
2023	208	7	4	12	0	0	19	0	250
2024	222	5	1	4	2	1	19	0	254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dewey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	369	17.6	20.9	n/a
1992	354	18.0	19.6	94.9
1993	364	18.1	20.1	28.6
1994	388	20.2	19.2	27.3
1995	315	18.2	17.3	94.9
1996	315	18.2	17.3	94.9
1997	323	19.0	17.0	26
1998	291	19.7	14.8	24.7
1999	316	20.2	15.6	37.3
2000	308	20.0	15.4	40.6
2001	313	22.9	13.7	39.9
2002	290	19.4	14.9	41.4
2003	290	19.4	14.9	41.4
2004	265	18.4	14.4	45.7
2005	285	18.9	15.1	50.5
2006	278	19.4	14.3	46.4
2007	254	18.4	13.8	52
2008	267	18.4	14.5	46.4
2009	294	18.9	15.5	45.2
2010	272	19.1	14.1	49.3
2011	247	17.0	14.5	54.7
2012	262	18.7	13.9	55.7
2013	272	20.3	13.3	54
2014	262	19.4	13.4	53.8
2015	283	19.0	14.8	50.5
2016	308	19.0	16.2	51.3
2017	311	19.8	15.6	52.4
2018	272	19.7	13.7	51.1
2019	251	19.0	13.1	57.8
2020	261	18.2	14.2	54.4
2021	232	16.3	14.2	50.9
2022	247	18.4	13.3	42.1
2023	250	17.6	14.1	54.4
2024	254	17.9	14.1	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dewey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	369	17.6	20.9	n/a
1992	354	18.0	19.6	94.9
1993	364	18.1	20.1	28.6
1994	388	20.2	19.2	27.3
1995	315	18.2	17.3	94.9
1996	315	18.2	17.3	94.9
1997	323	19.0	17.0	26
1998	291	19.7	14.8	24.7
1999	316	20.2	15.6	37.3
2000	308	20.0	15.4	40.6
2001	313	22.9	13.7	39.9
2002	290	19.4	14.9	41.4
2003	290	19.4	14.9	41.4
2004	265	18.4	14.4	45.7
2005	285	18.9	15.1	50.5
2006	278	19.4	14.3	46.4
2007	254	18.4	13.8	52
2008	267	18.4	14.5	46.4
2009	294	18.9	15.5	45.2
2010	272	19.1	14.1	49.3
2011	247	17.0	14.5	54.7
2012	262	18.7	13.9	55.7
2013	272	20.3	13.3	54
2014	262	19.4	13.4	53.8
2015	283	19.0	14.8	50.5
2016	308	19.0	16.2	51.3
2017	311	19.8	15.6	52.4
2018	272	19.7	13.7	51.1
2019	251	19.0	13.1	57.8
2020	261	18.2	14.2	54.4
2021	232	16.3	14.2	50.9
2022	247	18.4	13.3	42.1
2023	250	17.6	14.1	54.4
2024	254	17.9	14.1	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dewey Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$822 (9.3%)	$7,970 (90.7%)	$8,792
2020	$640 (8.0%)	$7,384 (92.0%)	$8,024
2021	$950 (11.5%)	$7,330 (88.5%)	$8,281
2022	$1,168 (13.2%)	$7,702 (86.8%)	$8,870

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dewey Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 590^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd of 898 Elementary schools	39%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Dewey Elementary)	50.8	62.6	11.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chillicothe R-II)	50.8	62.6	11.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dewey Elementary)	61.5	65.1	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chillicothe R-II)	61.5	65.1	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dewey Elementary)	29.7	52.8	23.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chillicothe R-II)	29.7	52.8	23.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Dewey Elementary)	32.2	54.4	22.2%
5th Grade Science (Chillicothe R-II)	32.2	54.4	22.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dewey Elementary)	37.2	47.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chillicothe R-II)	37.2	47.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	251	250	0.4%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	11	12	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	208	6.3%
Two or More Races	13	19	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.8%	54.4%	3.4%

Schools Near Dewey Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dewey Elementary	Public	4-5	905 Dickinson Street	Chillicothe	64601	Livingston County	Chillicothe R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 646-4255	254	18	14.1	44.9%	222 (87.4%)	5 (2.0%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.5%)	83.8	118^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.0%		79	153^rd of 898 public elementary schools	83.0%	35		68.9	50.3	60.5		54.9	$8,870	$1,169	$7,702
Chillicothe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	900 Coach K Drive	Chillicothe	64601	Livingston County	Chillicothe R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 240-3315	332	16	20.6	50.3%	297 (89.5%)	11 (3.3%)	12 (3.6%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)								(n/a)							$10,782	$1,651	$9,131
Field Elementary	Public	2-3	1100 Oak	Chillicothe	64601	Livingston County	Chillicothe R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 646-2909	240	19	12.6	48.8%	224 (93.3%)	4 (1.7%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	58.5				49.1		$9,107	$1,427	$7,680
Livingston County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	205 Waite St	Chula	64635	Livingston County	Livingston County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 639-3135	47	7	6.9	74.5%	37 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.9%)								(n/a)							$17,145	$2,656	$14,488
Southwest Livingston County R-1 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4944 Hwy Dd	Ludlow	64656	Livingston County	Southwest Livingston County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 738-4433	80	8	9.6	53.8%	76 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	20.1						$11,508	$790	$10,718
Breckenridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W Colfax St	Breckenridge	64625	Caldwell County	Breckenridge R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 644-5715	32	5	6.9	84.4%	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$18,576	$722	$17,854
Meadville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 W Crandall	Meadville	64659	Linn County	Meadville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 938-4112	115	5	25.5	37.4%	113 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.6	751^st of 906 public elementary schools	17.1%		20.2	736^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.0%	15	27.9		13.7		22.3		$11,291	$824	$10,467
Tina-Avalon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	11896 Hwy 65	Tina	64682	Carroll County	Tina-Avalon R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 622-4212	69	10	7.1	29.0%	66 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						62.4	$15,063	$904	$14,159
Laredo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	106 W Main	Laredo	64652	Grundy County	Laredo R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 286-2225	46	8	5.6	47.8%	42 (91.3%)	3 (6.5%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$15,786	$2,978	$12,808
Pleasant View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	128 SE 20th St	Trenton	64683	Grundy County	Pleasant View R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 359-3438	151	15	10.2	31.8%	148 (98.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			13.4				$18,897	$1,471	$17,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewey Elementary

How many students attend Dewey Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Dewey Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Dewey Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dewey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chillicothe Middle
High : Chillicothe High

Is Dewey Elementary a good school?

Dewey Elementary ranks 118^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dewey Elementary?

Students at Dewey Elementary are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Dewey Elementary in?

Chillicothe R-II

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