Central Elem. in Dexter, MO | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

447

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

37.31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri elementary enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

447

Central Elem.: 447 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

12:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 473
Teachers (FTE): 36
Student–teacher ratio: 13.1:1

What the reported data says about Central Elem.

Central Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Dexter. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Dexter R-XI. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Central Elem.

1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.5%
Students with disabilities: 17.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White91.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Southwest Elem.

Elementary · Grades KG–02

441 reported students

T. S. Hill Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

475 reported students

Dexter High

High · Grades 09–12

553 reported students

Southwest Elementary Preschool

Other · Grades PK–PK

92 reported students

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Public schools near Central Elem.

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
T. S. Hill Middle Middle · Dexter R-XI	06–08	475	0.2 mi
Dexter High High · Dexter R-XI	09–12	553	0.3 mi
Southwest Elem. Elementary · Dexter R-XI	KG–02	441	0.4 mi
Bloomfield Elem. Elementary · Bloomfield R-Xiv	PK–04	229	7.5 mi
Bernie Elem. Elementary · Bernie R-Xiii	PK–06	283	8 mi
Richland Elem. Elementary · Richland R-I	PK–06	158	8.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Central Elem.

What grades does Central Elem. serve?

Central Elem. reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dexter R-XI.

How many students attend Central Elem.?

Central Elem. reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 473 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Elem.?

The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 447 students and 37.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Central Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?

Central Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dexter R-XI attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Central Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Central Elem. in?

Central Elem. is part of Dexter R-XI, based in Dexter, MO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Central Elem.?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include T. S. Hill Middle (0.2 mi), Dexter High (0.3 mi), Southwest Elem. (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.