School overview
At a glance
Reported students
341
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
53th percentile
Compared with 1,204 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
205
CENTRAL ELEM.: 341 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about CENTRAL ELEM.
CENTRAL ELEM. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in PIERCE CITY. It is one of 3 current school records connected to PIERCE CITY R-VI. NCES reports 341 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,204 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking CENTRAL ELEM.
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.9%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial0%
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
Offered
2 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in PIERCE CITY R-VI
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PIERCE CITY HIGH
High · Grades 09–12
205 reported students
PIERCE CITY MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 06–08
158 reported students