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Chilhowie Elementary

130 East Lee Hwy, Chiilhowie, VA 24319Smyth County Public Schools
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK05Non-Charter
543
Students
Total enrolled
$14,247
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
14% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
18% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 543 students in grades PK–05 in Chiilhowie, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,247 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Chilhowie Elementary is a large elementary in Chiilhowie, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 543 students. The district invests $14,247 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 89% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.

Student Body & Demographics at Chilhowie Elementary

543
Total Students
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
89%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution275 male · 268 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility89%
National avg 52% · 483 students
Student Composition
93%
White93%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510352001557

Academic Outcomes at Chilhowie Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24319

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,247Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,247
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,269
Student Support$2,707
Administration$1,710
Operations$2,137
Other$1,425
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,247 spent per student, an estimated $6,311 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
24%
State government
58.5%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal programs
17.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location
CountySmyth County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (276)646-8220
NCES ID: 510352001557
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chiilhowie seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
130 East Lee Hwy, Chiilhowie, VA 24319
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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