- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centralia, MO
Chance Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Chance Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290840000242
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chance Elem. earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chance Elem. has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chance Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Centralia, MO.
School address
District: Centralia R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 290840000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Chance Elem. held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 290840000242 · Centralia, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 16.8:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia High (398 students)
Chance Elem. held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Chance Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia High
Centralia High
398 students
- This school
Chance Elem.
370 students
- Chester Boren
Chester Boren Middle
302 students
- Centralia Inte
Centralia Intermediate
273 students
What this shows Chance Elem. reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chance Elem. compares
Chance Elem. 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 52% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$10,055
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Chance Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Centralia R-Vi reports $10,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chance Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chester Boren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centralia Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chance Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chance Elem.
How many students attend Chance Elem.?
Chance Elem. has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centralia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chance Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Chance Elem. is 16.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chance Elem.?
21.9% of students at Chance Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chance Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Chance Elem. is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Centralia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chance Elem.?
Chance Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Chance Elem. rank among public schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Chance Elem. ranks #4 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 Chance Elem., Centralia R-Vi also operates Centralia High (398 students), Chester Boren Middle (302 students), and Centralia Intermediate (273 students). See the Centralia R-Vi district page for the complete list.