Chance Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chance Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chance Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Chance Elementary School often compared to?
Chance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hallsville Primary, Macon Elementary School, Centralia Intermediate by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Chance Elementary School?
306 students attend Chance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chance Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chance Elementary School?
Chance Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chance Elementary School offer ?
Chance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chance Elementary School part of?
Chance Elementary School is part of Centralia R-VI School District.
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