- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Charles, MO
Central Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292895001857
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elem. has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem. ranks #2 of 6 schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895001857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Central Elem. held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 292895001857 · St Charles, MO Other · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 14:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Central Elem. held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 61.0 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
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- Fairmount Elem
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- This school
Central Elem.
865 students
- Castlio Elem.
Castlio Elem.
847 students
What this shows Central Elem. reports 865 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,462
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Central Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castlio Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem.
How many students attend Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has 865 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem. is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elem.?
27.1% 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 65.7% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem. ranks #2 of 6 schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Central Elem., Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Francis Howell North High (1,716 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.