- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, MO
Central Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293057002098
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- 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 #1 of 3 schools in Union, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Central Elem. held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 293057002098 · Union, MO Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 13.1:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High (956 students)
Central Elem. held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.6 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
- Union High
Union High
956 students
- Union Middle
Union Middle
704 students
- This school
Central Elem.
643 students
- Prairie Dell E
Prairie Dell Elementary
495 students
- Beaufort Elem. 322
Beaufort Elem.
322 students
What this shows Central Elem. reports 643 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,594
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Central Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union R-Xi reports $11,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Dell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaufort Elem. | Smaller | 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
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem.
How many students attend Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, MO. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elem.?
39.2% 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 89.0% of enrollment, in Union, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem. ranks #1 of 3 schools in Union, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Union R-Xi?
Besides Central Elem., Union R-Xi also operates Union High (956 students), Union Middle (704 students), and Prairie Dell Elementary (495 students). See the Union R-Xi district page for the complete list.