- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nixa, MO
Century Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Century Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292253002771
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Nixa · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Century Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Elem. ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Nixa, MO.
School address
District: Nixa Public Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 292253002771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Century Elem. shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 292253002771 · Nixa, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 13.5:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixa High (2,041 students)
Century Elem. shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Century Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixa High
Nixa High
2,041 students
- Nixa Junior Hi
Nixa Junior High
1,033 students
- High Pointe El 619
High Pointe Elem.
619 students
- This school 592
Century Elem.
592 students
- Summit Interme 507
Summit Intermediate School
507 students
- John Thomas Sc 493
John Thomas School of Discover
493 students
What this shows Century Elem. reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century Elem. compares
Century Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,378
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Century Elem. is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nixa Public Schools reports $10,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Century Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nixa Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Pointe Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Thomas School of Discover | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Century Elem.
How many students attend Century Elem.?
Century Elem. has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nixa, MO. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Elem. is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century Elem.?
22.8% of students at Century Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Century Elem. is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Nixa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Elem.?
Century Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Century Elem. rank among elementary schools in Nixa?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Elem. ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Nixa, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nixa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nixa Public Schools?
Besides Century Elem., Nixa Public Schools also operates Nixa High (2,041 students), Nixa Junior High (1,033 students), and High Pointe Elem. (619 students). See the Nixa Public Schools district page for the complete list.