Enrollment
370
Elementary
DISTRICT 322 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRALIA R-VI·NCES 290840000242
CHANCE ELEM.
510 S ROLLINS, CENTRALIA, MO 65240 · (573) 682-2014 · Boone County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL370 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
108 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 52 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 109 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 99 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 110 | 30% |
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within CENTRALIA R-VI. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like CHANCE ELEM.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANCE ELEM. this school | 370 | 29.2% | N/A |
| LINCOLN ELEM. TROY | 391 | 26.9% | 59.5% |
| PECULIAR ELEM. PECULIAR | 402 | 29.6% | 41.9% |
| BOONE ELEM. TROY | 394 | 31.5% | 43.0% |
| EUGENE ELEM. EUGENE | 365 | 26.0% | 45.4% |
| WM. R. CAPPEL ELEM. MOSCOW MILLS | 434 | 29.0% | 42.0% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CHANCE ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Boone County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 370 | #476 of 1,294 | #14 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #840 of 950 | #25 of 29 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.7% | #738 of 953 | #27 of 29 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.2% | #950 of 1,165 | #20 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +26.7% | #33 of 251 | #4 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
370
+75 (+25%) vs 2020
-23% since 1990-91, when it was 479
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 370 | 24.4 | 15.2:1 | 29% (108) |
| 2023-24 | 306 | 22.4 | 13.6:1 | 29% (88) |
| 2022-23 | 319 | 22.1 | 14.4:1 | 25% (80) |
| 2020-21 | 295 | 19 | 15.5:1 | 32% (95) |
| 2017-18 | 292 | 26.3 | 11.1:1 | 39% (113) |
| 2015-16 | 285 | 22 | 12.9:1 | 35% (101) |
| 2010-11 | 308 | 25 | 12.3:1 | 36% (112) |
| 2000-01 | 482 | 30 | 16.1:1 | 20% (94) |
| 1990-91 | 479 | 25 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CHANCE ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students up 27% (292 to 370); teachers down 7% (26.3 to 24.4).
About CHANCE ELEM.
CHANCE ELEM. is a medium-sized elementary school based in CENTRALIA, Missouri. Students in pre-K through 2 attend, and enrollment is 370 students.
CHANCE ELEM. is one school in a 4-school district, CENTRALIA R-VI, which enrolls 1,343 students.
About 91% of the student body at CHANCE ELEM. is White. The remaining students are 4% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. Among people living in Boone County, the White share is about 77%. Pick two students at random and there is a 17% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at CHANCE ELEM. was 15.2:1. On average, elementary schools in Missouri have 12.4:1, compared with 15.2:1 here. CHANCE ELEM.'s free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 29%. It compares with 38% for public schools in Boone County.
Boone County has these Census figures: the median household income is $72,758, roughly 52% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Boone County is home to 58 public schools and about 24,547 public school students.
Of nearby public schools, CENTRALIA HIGH is the closest, at about 0.4 miles. CHANCE ELEM. has 3 other public schools within five miles.
NCES assigns CHANCE ELEM. the locale Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment has grown by 75 students since 2020-21, to 370.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for CHANCE ELEM. covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Boone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
188,043
Census ACS
Median income
$72,758
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
58
24,547 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CENTRALIA R-VI
- CENTRALIA HIGHHigh · 398 students
- CHESTER BOREN MIDDLEMiddle · 302 students
- CENTRALIA INTERMEDIATEElementary · 273 students
Other schools in CENTRALIA
- CENTRALIA HIGHHigh · 398 students
- CHESTER BOREN MIDDLEMiddle · 302 students
- CENTRALIA INTERMEDIATEElementary · 273 students
Nearby schools
- CENTRALIA HIGH0.4 mi · 398
- CENTRALIA INTERMEDIATE0.4 mi · 273
- CHESTER BOREN MIDDLE0.5 mi · 302
- HALLSVILLE INTERMEDIATE7.6 mi · 361
- HALLSVILLE HIGH7.6 mi · 464
- HALLSVILLE MIDDLE7.6 mi · 340
Frequently asked questions
About CHANCE ELEM.What is the total enrollment at CHANCE ELEM.?
CHANCE ELEM. enrolls approximately 370 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does CHANCE ELEM. serve?
CHANCE ELEM. serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CHANCE ELEM.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CHANCE ELEM. is approximately 15.2:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at CHANCE ELEM.?
At CHANCE ELEM., the student body is approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is CHANCE ELEM. in?
CHANCE ELEM. is part of CENTRALIA R-VI.
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