Enrollment
223
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central City Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central City Middle School
Central City Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Central City, Nebraska, enrolling 223 students.
At 12.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.3% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 223 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Central City Public Schools also operates Central City Elementary School (327 students) and Central City High School (243 students) alongside Central City Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central City Middle School compares
Central City Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central City Public Schools, which includes Central City Middle School.
$15,959
Per student
-10%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 10.6%
Federal 25.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Central City on the city page.
Is Central City Middle School a good school?
Central City Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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