- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Central City, NE
Central City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310492000130
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central City Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Central City · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central City Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Central City, NE.
School address
District: Central City Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310492000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Central City Middle School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 310492000130 · Central City, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 12.4:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Central City Elementary School (327 students)
Central City Middle School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Central City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central City E
Central City Elementary School
327 students
- Central City H
Central City High School
243 students
- This school
Central City Middle School
223 students
What this shows Central City Middle School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central City Middle School compares
Central City Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 2% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Central City Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central City Public Schools reports $16,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central City Middle School
How many students attend Central City Middle School?
Central City Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Central City, NE. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central City Middle School?
30.3% of students at Central City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central City Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Central City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central City Middle School?
Central City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 City Middle School rank among public schools in Central City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Central City, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central City Public Schools?
Besides Central City Middle School, Central City Public Schools also operates Central City Elementary School (327 students) and Central City High School (243 students). See the Central City Public Schools district page for the complete list.