Enrollment
11
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr is a small combined-grade school in Centralia, Illinois, enrolling 11 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.5:1, Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr is leaner than roughly 99% of Illinois schools and 61% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Illinois schools, with 11 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Centralia's public schools, it stands alongside Central City Elem School (276 students): Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.5:1 vs 12:1).
Centralia Sd 135 also operates Centralia Jr High School (559 students) and Schiller Elem School (270 students) alongside Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr.
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 Pre-Kindergarten Ctr compares
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,796
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia Sd 135, which includes Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr.
$15,796
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 52.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr a good school?
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. 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 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.
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