- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Centralia Intermediate held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 290840003092 · Centralia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia High (398 students)
Centralia Intermediate held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Centralia Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia High
Centralia High
398 students
- Chance Elem.
Chance Elem.
370 students
- Chester Boren
Chester Boren Middle
302 students
- This school
Centralia Intermediate
273 students
What this shows Centralia Intermediate reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centralia Intermediate compares
Centralia Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.