- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Robertsdale, AL
Central Baldwin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Baldwin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010027000162
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Baldwin Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Robertsdale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Baldwin Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Baldwin Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Robertsdale, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Central Baldwin Middle School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010027000162 · Robertsdale, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 17.9:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Central Baldwin Middle School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Central Baldwin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
Central Baldwin Middle School
768 students
What this shows Central Baldwin Middle School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Baldwin Middle School compares
Central Baldwin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Central Baldwin Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Baldwin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Baldwin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Baldwin Middle School
How many students attend Central Baldwin Middle School?
Central Baldwin Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Robertsdale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Baldwin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Baldwin Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Baldwin Middle School?
66.1% of students at Central Baldwin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Baldwin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Baldwin Middle School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Robertsdale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Baldwin Middle School?
Central Baldwin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Baldwin Middle School rank among public schools in Robertsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Baldwin Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Robertsdale, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Robertsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Central Baldwin Middle School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.