Central City SD 133

Centralia, Illinois — 1 schools

323
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,885
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central City SD 133 operates 1 public schools serving 323 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 276 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,885 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 15.3% local, 60.1% state, and 24.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $59,183 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #455 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 276:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.6% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American across the district's schools.

Central City Elem School accounts for 100.0% of all Central City SD 133 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Central City SD 133-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Central City SD 133 student-counselor ratio is 276:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Central City SD 133 is typically wider than the Central City SD 133-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Central City SD 133 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Central City SD 133 is typically wider than the Central City SD 133-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.5%
Federal
60.1%
State
15.3%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
455 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Marion County county, where this district is located.

$662
Studio/mo
$769
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,190
3 BR/mo
$1,537
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$59,183
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Central City SD 133.

White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 3.3%
Multiracial 8.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

276:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Central City SD 133

School Enrollment
Central City Elem School
276

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central City SD 133?

Central City SD 133 has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 323 students.

How much does Central City SD 133 spend per student?

Central City SD 133 spends $12,885 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #455 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Central City SD 133?

The average teacher salary in Central City SD 133 is $59,183 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Central City SD 133?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marion County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Central City SD 133?

Central City SD 133 students are 82.6% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central City SD 133?

Central City SD 133 has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #455 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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