Missouriβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊCENTRAL ELEM.

CENTRAL ELEM.

PublicGrades 3–5
DEXTER, Missouri Β· DEXTER R-XI
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students447
Student:Teacher12.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch53%
Title INo

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

CENTRAL ELEM.'s enrollment is predominantly white (91.7%).

447students
White91.7%
Hispanic / Latino5.1%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian0.2%
Two or More2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025).

Gender Distribution

Female199
Male248

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.