- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, MO
Central Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293171002218
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- 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 #3 of 3 public schools in Weston, MO.
School address
District: West Platte Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293171002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Central Elem. held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 293171002218 · Weston, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 11.8:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Platte High (221 students)
Central Elem. held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.4 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.
354 students
- West Platte Hi
West Platte High
221 students
- West Platte Mi
West Platte Middle
170 students
What this shows Central Elem. reports 354 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 71% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,246
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Central Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Platte Co. R-Ii reports $15,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Platte High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Platte Middle | Smaller | Similar 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
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem.
How many students attend Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem. is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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.?
13.3% 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 88.7% of enrollment, in Weston, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weston, 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 West Platte Co. R-Ii?
Besides Central Elem., West Platte Co. R-Ii also operates West Platte High (221 students) and West Platte Middle (170 students). See the West Platte Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.