Chaffee Elementary

Summary:

Chaffee Elementary is a public elementary school in Chaffee, Missouri, serving 336 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Cape Girardeau 63 school district, which is ranked 319 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chaffee Elementary faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.24%) than surrounding schools like Blanchard Elementary and Alma Schrader Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Chaffee Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in MAP test proficiency, with only 19.6% of 4th-graders scoring proficient in math compared to the state average of 43.8%. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of low-income students, with 47-99% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

Chaffee Elementary's academic performance and overall ranking are significantly lower than nearby schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that Chaffee students may be at a disadvantage compared to their peers in the surrounding Jackson R-II, Scott City R-I, and other nearby districts. Addressing the school's socioeconomic challenges and improving academic outcomes will be crucial to providing a more equitable educational experience for the Chaffee community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

408 Elliott Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740-1604

(573) 887-3244

District: Chaffee R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
687^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,586

Students who attend Chaffee Elementary usually attend:

High:

Chaffee Junior-Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

African American:

3.3%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chaffee Elementary ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (95.2%), African American (3.3%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chaffee Elementary is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Chaffee Elementary employs 29.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chaffee Elementary is $9,586.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chaffee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chaffee Elementary 687^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Chaffee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Chaffee R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Chaffee R-II 319^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chaffee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chaffee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	49.31	564^th	1074	47.5%
2007	44.01	662^nd	1080	38.7%
2008	54.64	483^rd	1084	55.4%
2009	58.70	424^th	1053	59.7%
2010	59.00	419^th	1066	60.7%
2011	58.52	469^th	1088	56.9%
2012	57.69	486^th	1085	55.2%
2013	46.17	659^th	1108	40.5%
2014	43.74	670^th	1089	38.5%
2015	41.76	680^th	1058	35.7%
2016	43.70	532^nd	865	38.5%
2017	24.88	843^rd	1032	18.3%
2018	26.10	824^th	1045	21.1%
2019	30.17	792^nd	1052	24.7%
2021	38.04	585^th	901	35.1%
2022	22.96	711^th	908	21.7%
2023	27.75	687^th	898	23.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chaffee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	44.07	521^st	887	41.3%
2019	46.07	501^st	907	44.8%
2021	71.08	95^th	574	83.4%
2022	50.28	218^th	532	59.0%
2023	55.15	230^th	611	62.4%

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Rank History for White students at Chaffee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	16.04	833^rd	898	7.2%
2019	20.08	813^th	917	11.3%
2021	22.56	562^nd	691	18.7%
2022	10.19	635^th	675	5.9%
2023	14.31	615^th	673	8.6%

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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 Chaffee 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	341	341
1992	368	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1993	358	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
1994	361	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1995	365	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1996	365	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1997	376	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1998	361	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1999	329	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2000	350	4	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2001	349	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
2002	341	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2003	341	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2004	281	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2005	285	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2006	294	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2007	274	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2008	286	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2009	278	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2010	275	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2011	283	6	0	3	0	0	0	0	292
2012	323	8	0	2	1	0	0	0	334
2013	325	13	0	3	1	0	0	0	342
2014	328	10	0	4	0	0	0	0	342
2015	377	13	0	5	0	0	0	0	395
2016	391	13	0	3	1	0	0	0	408
2017	406	13	0	2	0	0	0	0	421
2018	379	11	0	5	0	0	0	0	395
2019	353	9	0	5	1	0	0	0	368
2020	348	8	0	2	1	0	0	0	359
2021	314	5	1	2	1	0	0	0	323
2022	309	8	0	4	0	0	0	0	321
2023	320	11	1	3	0	0	1	0	336

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 Chaffee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	341	22.3	15.2	n/a
1992	368	23.3	15.7	60.1
1993	358	23.3	15.4	57
1994	361	23.8	15.2	51.8
1995	366	26.3	13.9	67.5
1996	366	26.3	13.9	67.5
1997	377	26.1	14.4	10.9
1998	363	26.1	13.9	43.5
1999	329	24.3	13.5	56.2
2000	360	26.4	13.6	49.2
2001	355	24.4	14.5	50.4
2002	346	23.5	14.7	53.2
2003	346	23.5	14.7	53.2
2004	281	20.5	13.7	54.4
2005	285	22.1	12.9	61.1
2006	296	21.1	14.0	50.7
2007	279	20.1	13.9	56.6
2008	292	22.4	13.0	53.8
2009	283	22.5	12.6	58.7
2010	280	22.6	12.3	58.9
2011	292	18.6	15.6	57.2
2012	334	20.5	16.2	55.1
2013	342	22.7	15.0	63.5
2014	342	22.7	15.0	60.2
2015	395	26.0	15.1	60.3
2016	408	25.0	16.3	86.5
2017	421	27.0	15.5	99.5
2018	395	26.0	15.1	100
2019	368	27.0	13.6	99.2
2020	359	29.0	12.3	99.2
2021	323	29.0	11.1	99.1
2022	321	28.8	11.1	n/a
2023	336	29.1	11.5	47

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 Chaffee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	341	22.3	15.2	n/a
1992	368	23.3	15.7	60.1
1993	358	23.3	15.4	57
1994	361	23.8	15.2	51.8
1995	366	26.3	13.9	67.5
1996	366	26.3	13.9	67.5
1997	377	26.1	14.4	10.9
1998	363	26.1	13.9	43.5
1999	329	24.3	13.5	56.2
2000	360	26.4	13.6	49.2
2001	355	24.4	14.5	50.4
2002	346	23.5	14.7	53.2
2003	346	23.5	14.7	53.2
2004	281	20.5	13.7	54.4
2005	285	22.1	12.9	61.1
2006	296	21.1	14.0	50.7
2007	279	20.1	13.9	56.6
2008	292	22.4	13.0	53.8
2009	283	22.5	12.6	58.7
2010	280	22.6	12.3	58.9
2011	292	18.6	15.6	57.2
2012	334	20.5	16.2	55.1
2013	342	22.7	15.0	63.5
2014	342	22.7	15.0	60.2
2015	395	26.0	15.1	60.3
2016	408	25.0	16.3	86.5
2017	421	27.0	15.5	99.5
2018	395	26.0	15.1	100
2019	368	27.0	13.6	99.2
2020	359	29.0	12.3	99.2
2021	323	29.0	11.1	99.1
2022	321	28.8	11.1	n/a
2023	336	29.1	11.5	47

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 Chaffee Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$313 (4.2%)	$7,120 (95.8%)	$7,433
2020	$588 (8.0%)	$6,735 (92.0%)	$7,323
2021	$2,141 (27.6%)	$5,621 (72.4%)	$7,762
2022	$1,332 (13.9%)	$8,254 (86.1%)	$9,586

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chaffee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 792^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 687^th of 898 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chaffee Elementary)	37.8	22.3	15.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chaffee R-II)	37.8	22.3	15.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chaffee Elementary)	54	22.3	31.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chaffee R-II)	54	22.3	31.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chaffee Elementary)	41.3	19.6	21.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chaffee R-II)	41.3	19.6	21.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chaffee Elementary)	55.6	19.6	36%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chaffee R-II)	55.6	19.6	36%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chaffee Elementary)	15.4	19.5	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chaffee R-II)	15.4	19.5	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Chaffee Elementary)	18	24.4	6.4%
5th Grade Science (Chaffee R-II)	18	24.4	6.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chaffee Elementary)	23.1	31.7	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chaffee R-II)	23.1	31.7	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chaffee Elementary)	26.8	40.9	14.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chaffee R-II)	26.8	40.9	14.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chaffee Elementary)	23.2	28.5	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chaffee R-II)	23.2	28.5	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	368	336	8.7%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	353	320	9.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	47%	52.2%

Schools Near Chaffee Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chaffee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Elliott Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 887-3244	336	29	11.5	47.0%	320 (95.2%)	11 (3.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.7	687^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.5%		23	711^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.7%	24		19.6	19.5	40.9	24.4		19.6	31.7	28.5	$9,586	$1,333	$8,254
Delta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	124 E McKinley	Delta	63744	Cape Girardeau County	Delta R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 794-2440	105	11	9.8	54.3%	104 (99.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		38.1								$13,143	$4,231	$8,912
Kelso Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	820 State Hwy A	Benton	63736	Scott County	Kelso C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3357	191	14	13.7	25.1%	185 (96.9%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$10,372	$1,517	$8,854
Oran Elementary School	Public	K-6	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 262-3435	143	12	12.4	52.4%	128 (89.5%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)								(n/a)				82.3						$8,899	$1,066	$7,833
Scott City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3000 Main St	Scott City	63780	Scott County	Scott City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 264-2131	270	23	12.0	64.1%	250 (92.6%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	31.9	640^th of 898 public elementary schools	28.7%		22.5	717^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.0%	77	13.0	25.9				42.6	38.9			$11,865	$2,158	$9,706
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 S Minnesota	Cape Girardeau	63703	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-2030	483	44	11.0	10.1%	145 (30.0%)	215 (44.5%)	34 (7.0%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (17.0%)	10.4	813^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.5%		13.6	798^th of 908 public elementary schools	12.1%	15	10.8	10.5				25.0	17.1			$12,085	$2,054	$10,031
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1550 Themis	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 335-5456	217	28	7.6	1.4%	58 (26.7%)	105 (48.4%)	22 (10.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.8%)	26.2	696^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.5%		31.1	640^th of 908 public elementary schools	29.5%	56	25.0	37.5				9.6	40.0			$14,096	$1,497	$12,599
Clippard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2880 Hopper Rd	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-5720	470	43	11.0	0.6%	181 (38.5%)	154 (32.8%)	59 (12.6%)	18 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (11.9%)	29.4	665^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.9%		30.5	647^th of 908 public elementary schools	28.7%	18	29.7	25.3				34.1	32.1			$14,104	$1,651	$12,453
Alma Schrader Elementary	Public	K-4	1360 Randol	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 335-5310	351	29	12.2	0.9%	245 (69.8%)	47 (13.4%)	17 (4.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.1%)	67.9	275^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.4%		58.4	377^th of 908 public elementary schools	58.5%	102	44.6	43.8				60.8	51.6			$10,326	$1,322	$9,004
Blanchard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1829 N Sprigg St	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 335-3030	296	30	9.8	1.0%	153 (51.7%)	81 (27.4%)	11 (3.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (15.2%)								(n/a)	71.5	52.8								$10,713	$1,162	$9,551

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaffee Elementary

Is Chaffee Elementary a good school?

Chaffee Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Missouri elementary schools.

What district is Chaffee Elementary in?

Chaffee R-II

What is the racial makeup of Chaffee Elementary?

Students at Chaffee Elementary are 95% White, 3% African American.

How many students attend Chaffee Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Chaffee Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Chaffee Elementary attend?

Students who attend Chaffee Elementary usually go on to attend:

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