- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pierce City, MO
Central Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292511001440
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pierce City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elem. has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pierce City, MO.
School address
District: Pierce City R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292511001440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Central Elem. held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292511001440 · Pierce City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 14.8:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Pierce City High (205 students)
Central Elem. held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Central Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Elem.
341 students
- Pierce City Hi
Pierce City High
205 students
- Pierce City Mi
Pierce City Middle
158 students
What this shows Central Elem. reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elem. compares
Central Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Central Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Pierce City R-Vi reports $10,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce City High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierce City Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem.
How many students attend Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pierce City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem. is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elem.?
42.2% of students at Central Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Central Elem. is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Pierce City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elem. rank among public schools in Pierce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pierce City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pierce City R-Vi?
Besides Central Elem., Pierce City R-Vi also operates Pierce City High (205 students) and Pierce City Middle (158 students). See the Pierce City R-Vi district page for the complete list.