Enrollment
11
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170927005585
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr — Centralia, IL
Federal NCES profile for Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 96/100.
👥 Class size 96
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Centralia Sd 135 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr reports 11 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 93% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 94% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Centralia Sd 135 spends $19,905 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.6% from local sources (property taxes), 52.4% from the state, and 21.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 93% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 0% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
— 93% below state mean
Top 0% in Illinois — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,905
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 11 Top 0% in Illinois — larger than 100% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 1:1 -93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170927005585
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 18.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia Sd 135, which includes Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr.
$19,905
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
Similar other schools in Centralia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central City Elem School
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276 students 14:1 students per teacher
Schiller Elem School
Standard public school
270 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Raccoon Cons Elem School
Standard public school
204 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Grove Elem School
Standard public school
127 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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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 other 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 1:1, which is 93% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body in Centralia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr?
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.