- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Steele, MO
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292853002670
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Steele · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Steele, MO.
School address
District: South Pemiscot Co. R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292853002670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 292853002670 · Steele, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 11.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pemiscot High (263 students)
Central Elementary held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pemiscot
South Pemiscot High
263 students
- This school
Central Elementary
235 students
- East Elementar 80
East Elementary
80 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$11,858
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Central Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for South Pemiscot Co. R-V reports $11,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pemiscot High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Steele, MO. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Elementary?
100.0% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Steele, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Steele?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Steele, 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 South Pemiscot Co. R-V?
Besides Central Elementary, South Pemiscot Co. R-V also operates South Pemiscot High (263 students) and East Elementary (80 students). See the South Pemiscot Co. R-V district page for the complete list.