Centralia R-Vi

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Centralia, Missouri - 4 schools

An equity score of 14/100 ranks Centralia R-Vi #427 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,055 per pupil, Centralia R-Vi ranks #531 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,330
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$10,055
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Centralia R-Vi operates 4 public schools serving 1,330 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Boone County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,055 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 56 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 53.3% local, 33.3% state, and 13.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 14/100, ranked #427 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 286:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.7% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Centralia Intermediate, with a diversity index of 17.8/100.

Its largest campus is Centralia High, enrolling 398 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Centralia High accounts for 29.6% of all Centralia R-Vi student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Centralia R-Vi-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Centralia R-Vi student-counselor ratio is 286:1 — 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 Centralia R-Vi is typically wider than the Centralia R-Vi-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Centralia R-Vi chronic absenteeism rate is 15.4% — 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 Centralia R-Vi is typically wider than the Centralia R-Vi-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.5%
Federal
33.3%
State
53.3%
Local

Funding Equity

14
Equity Score
427 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Centralia R-Vi.

White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 3.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 15.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Centralia R-Vi's schools, below the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Centralia Intermediate 17.8
  2. 2 Chance Elem. 16.7
  3. 3 Chester Boren Middle 15.0
  4. 4 Centralia High 13.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
286:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Centralia R-Vi

School Enrollment
Centralia High
398
Chance Elem.
370
Chester Boren Middle
302
Centralia Intermediate
273

How Centralia R-Vi Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bowling Green R-I Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Clever R-V Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Warsaw R-Ix Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hollister R-V Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
New Madrid Co. R-I Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Centralia R-Vi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Centralia R-Vi?

Centralia R-Vi has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,330 students.

How much does Centralia R-Vi spend per student?

Centralia R-Vi spends $10,055 per student. The district has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #427 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Centralia R-Vi?

Centralia R-Vi students are 91.7% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Centralia R-Vi?

Centralia R-Vi has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #427 out of 433 districts in Missouri.