- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Park Hills, MO
Central Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292917001868
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem. earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Park Hills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Park Hills, MO.
School address
District: Central R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292917001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Central Elem. held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 292917001868 · Park Hills, MO Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 12.3:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (605 students)
Central Elem. held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 44.5 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
- Central High
Central High
605 students
- This school
Central Elem.
530 students
- West Elem.
West Elem.
464 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
442 students
What this shows Central Elem. reports 530 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,368
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Central Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Central R-Iii reports $11,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | 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
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem.
How many students attend Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Park Hills, MO. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem. is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elem.?
51.5% 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 90.2% of enrollment, in Park Hills, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Park Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Park Hills, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Park Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Central R-Iii?
Besides Central Elem., Central R-Iii also operates Central High (605 students), West Elem. (464 students), and Central Middle (442 students). See the Central R-Iii district page for the complete list.