Enrollment
276
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170918000527
Central City Elem School — Centralia, IL
Federal NCES profile for Central City Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Central City Sd 133 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central City Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central City Elem School reports 276 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 276 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central City Sd 133 spends $12,885 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.3% from local sources (property taxes), 60.1% from the state, and 24.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central City Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Illinois — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,885
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 276 Top 32% in Illinois — larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170918000527
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 276:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central City Sd 133, which includes Central City Elem School.
$12,885
Per student
-36%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.3%
State 60.1%
Federal 24.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Centralia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Schiller Elem School
Standard public school
270 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Raccoon Cons Elem School
Standard public school
204 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Grove Elem School
Standard public school
127 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
Standard public school
11 students 1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Central City Elem School
How many students attend Central City Elem School?
Central City Elem School has 276 students enrolled. It is a other school in Centralia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City Elem School is 14:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central City Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Central City Elem School is White at 82.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Centralia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central City Elem School?
Central City Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.