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CENTRAL ELEM.

PublicGrades -1–5
PIERCE CITY, Missouri · PIERCE CITY R-VI
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students341
Student:Teacher12.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch42%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
341
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
42%-13.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

CENTRAL ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in PIERCE CITY, Missouri. The school enrolls 341 students. It is part of the PIERCE CITY R-VI district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPIERCE CITY R-VI
County29109
CityPIERCE CITY
ZIP65723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292511001440

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment341
White90.9%
Hispanic / Latino5.3%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
90.9%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
1.5%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %42%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)