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Public elementary school · FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Grades PK–02 · FERGUSON, MO · NCES 291201000454

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

250

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

17

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.7:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Missouri elementary enrollment

33th percentile

Compared with 1,204 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

315.5

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY: 250 reported students.

State peer staffing position

87th percentile

14.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in FERGUSON. It is one of 22 current school records connected to FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II. NCES reports 250 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,204 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (88.8%) and multiracial (4.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

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Questions worth asking CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

  1. 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
69.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White3.6%
  • Hispanic2.8%
  • Black88.8%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.8%

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

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

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

DUCHESNE ELEMENTARY

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269 reported students

GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY

Elementary · Grades 03–05

292 reported students

COMBS ELEMENTARY

Elementary · Grades 03–05

293 reported students

HOLMAN ELEMENTARY

Elementary · Grades PK–02

206 reported students

LEE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY

Elementary · Grades 03–05

310 reported students

ROBINWOOD ELEMENTARY

Elementary · Grades 03–05

321 reported students

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