- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centralia, IL
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170927005585
👥 S:T ratio 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 11
- students enrolled
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr has class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr ranks #1 of 5 schools in Centralia, IL.
School address
District: Centralia Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 170927005585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr grew from 2 students in 2022-23 to 3 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 170927005585 · Centralia, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 5.5:1 · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia Jr High School (559 students)
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr grew from 2 students in 2022-23 to 3 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia Jr H
Centralia Jr High School
559 students
- Schiller Elem
Schiller Elem School
270 students
- Jordan Elem Sc
Jordan Elem School
228 students
- This school 11
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
11 students
What this shows Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr compares
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 61% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 1% in Illinois - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 18.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
District finance for Centralia Sd 135 reports $16,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schiller Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Centralia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central City Elem School
Standard public school
276 students 12:1 students per teacher
Schiller Elem School
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Raccoon Cons Elem School
Standard public school
204 students 12:1 students per teacher
Willow Grove Elem School
Standard public school
127 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
How many students attend Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr?
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr has 11 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centralia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 2 (2022-23) → 3 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr is 5.5:1, which is 61% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 65% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Centralia, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr?
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr rank among schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr ranks #1 of 5 schools in Centralia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Centralia on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia Sd 135?
Besides Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr, Centralia Sd 135 also operates Centralia Jr High School (559 students), Schiller Elem School (270 students), and Jordan Elem School (228 students). See the Centralia Sd 135 district page for the complete list.