Enrollment
361
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290000401488
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School
Central High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New Madrid, Missouri, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 117% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #149.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
New Madrid Co. R-I also operates Central Middle School (276 students) and New Madrid Elementary (250 students) alongside Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central High School compares
Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Madrid Co. R-I, which includes Central High School.
$14,486
Per student
+12%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.4%
State 13.2%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Madrid on the city page.
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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