- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Centralia, MO
Chester Boren Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chester Boren Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290840000243
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Boren Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester Boren Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Boren Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Centralia, MO.
School address
District: Centralia R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 290840000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Chester Boren Middle held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 290840000243 · Centralia, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 12.1:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia High (398 students)
Chester Boren Middle held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Chester Boren Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia High
Centralia High
398 students
- Chance Elem.
Chance Elem.
370 students
- This school
Chester Boren Middle
302 students
- Centralia Inte
Centralia Intermediate
273 students
What this shows Chester Boren Middle reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester Boren Middle compares
Chester Boren Middle 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 44% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Chester Boren Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia R-Vi reports $10,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester Boren Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chance Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centralia Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Boren Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester Boren Middle
How many students attend Chester Boren Middle?
Chester Boren Middle has 302 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Centralia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Boren Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Boren Middle is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester Boren Middle?
26.0% of students at Chester Boren Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Boren Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chester Boren Middle is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Centralia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Boren Middle?
Chester Boren Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Chester Boren Middle rank among public schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Boren Middle ranks #1 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 Chester Boren Middle, Centralia R-Vi also operates Centralia High (398 students), Chance Elem. (370 students), and Centralia Intermediate (273 students). See the Centralia R-Vi district page for the complete list.