- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Centralia, MO
Centralia High
Federal NCES profile for Centralia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290840000244
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centralia High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Centralia High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Centralia, MO.
School address
District: Centralia R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 290840000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Centralia High held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 290840000244 · Centralia, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 13.3:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Chance Elem. (370 students)
Centralia High held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Centralia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Centralia High
398 students
- Chance Elem.
Chance Elem.
370 students
- Chester Boren
Chester Boren Middle
302 students
- Centralia Inte
Centralia Intermediate
273 students
What this shows Centralia High reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centralia High compares
Centralia High 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,055
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Centralia High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia R-Vi reports $10,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centralia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Boren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centralia Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centralia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centralia High
How many students attend Centralia High?
Centralia High has 398 students enrolled. It is a high school in Centralia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Centralia High is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centralia High?
20.2% of students at Centralia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centralia High?
The largest demographic group at Centralia High is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Centralia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralia High?
Centralia High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Centralia High rank among public schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Centralia, 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 Centralia R-Vi?
Besides Centralia High, Centralia R-Vi also operates Chance Elem. (370 students), Chester Boren Middle (302 students), and Centralia Intermediate (273 students). See the Centralia R-Vi district page for the complete list.