Missouri›Schools›CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades -1–2
FERGUSON, Missouri · FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students250
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch69%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 325
250
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
69%+14.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in FERGUSON, Missouri. The school enrolls 250 students. It is part of the FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II 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

Intimate school community
250 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictFERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II
County29189
CityFERGUSON
ZIP63135
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291201000454

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment250
White3.6%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American88.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
3.6%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
88.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.8%
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 %69%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)