- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · O Fallon, IL
Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170917000526
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in O Fallon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 330
- students enrolled
Central Elem School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in O Fallon, IL.
School address
District: Central Sd 104 · Illinois
NCES ID 170917000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Central Elem School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 170917000526 · O Fallon, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph Arthur Middle School (299 students)
Central Elem School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Central Elem School compares
Central Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
African American 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 6.4%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Central Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Central Sd 104 reports $15,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Arthur Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in O Fallon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marie Schaefer Elem School
Standard public school
598 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Delores Moye Elem School
Standard public school
595 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School
Standard public school
465 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch
Standard public school
452 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem School
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in O Fallon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elem School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in O Fallon, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elem School rank among schools in O Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in O Fallon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in O Fallon on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Sd 104?
Besides Central Elem School, Central Sd 104 also operates Joseph Arthur Middle School (299 students). See the Central Sd 104 district page for the complete list.