- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Madrid, MO
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290000401488
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Madrid · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Madrid, MO.
School address
District: New Madrid Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290000401488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Central High School shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 290000401488 · New Madrid, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (276 students)
Central High School shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central High School
361 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
276 students
- New Madrid Ele
New Madrid Elementary
250 students
- Lilbourn Eleme
Lilbourn Elementary
233 students
- Matthews Eleme 139
Matthews Elementary
139 students
What this shows Central High School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$14,603
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 28.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Central High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for New Madrid Co. R-I reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Madrid Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lilbourn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthews Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Madrid, MO. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 High School?
100.0% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in New Madrid, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in New Madrid?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Madrid, 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 New Madrid Co. R-I?
Besides Central High School, New Madrid Co. R-I also operates Central Middle School (276 students), New Madrid Elementary (250 students), and Lilbourn Elementary (233 students). See the New Madrid Co. R-I district page for the complete list.