Enrollment
370
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chance Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chance Elem.
Chance Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Centralia, Missouri, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Missouri schools and 31% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Centralia R-Vi spends $9,363 per pupil, 28% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Centralia R-Vi also operates Centralia High (398 students) and Chester Boren Middle (302 students) alongside Chance Elem..
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 Chance Elem. compares
Chance Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia R-Vi, which includes Chance Elem..
$9,363
Per student
-28%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 33.3%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Centralia on the city page.
Is Chance Elem. a good school?
Chance Elem. earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. 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 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.
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