Enrollment
273
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centralia, MO
Centralia Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Centralia Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290840003092
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centralia Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centralia Intermediate has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Centralia, MO.
School address
District: Centralia R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 290840003092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centralia Intermediate compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centralia Intermediate
Centralia Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Centralia, Missouri, enrolling 273 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 273 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Centralia R-Vi spends $9,363 per pupil, 28% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Centralia R-Vi also operates Centralia High (398 students) and Chance Elem. (370 students) alongside Centralia Intermediate.
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 Centralia Intermediate compares
Centralia Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Centralia Intermediate is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia R-Vi, which includes Centralia Intermediate.
$9,363
Per student
-28%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 33.3%
Federal 13.5%
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 Centralia Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chance Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Boren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centralia Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary 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 (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centralia Intermediate
How many students attend Centralia Intermediate?
Centralia Intermediate has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centralia, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralia Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Centralia Intermediate is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centralia Intermediate?
26.9% of students at Centralia Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centralia Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Centralia Intermediate is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Centralia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralia Intermediate?
Centralia Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centralia Intermediate rank among public schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia Intermediate ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Centralia on the city page.
Is Centralia Intermediate a good school?
Centralia Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Centralia R-Vi?
Besides Centralia Intermediate, Centralia R-Vi also operates Centralia High (398 students), Chance Elem. (370 students), and Chester Boren Middle (302 students). See the Centralia R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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