- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sun Prairie, WI
Central Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551464003161
👥 S:T ratio 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Heights Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Heights Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Heights Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464003161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Central Heights Middle grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 551464003161 · Sun Prairie, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 12.7:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Central Heights Middle grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Central Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- This school
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- Token Springs 472
Token Springs Elementary
472 students
What this shows Central Heights Middle reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Heights Middle compares
Central Heights Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Central Heights Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Token Springs Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Sun Prairie
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Heights Middle
How many students attend Central Heights Middle?
Central Heights Middle has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Heights Middle is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Heights Middle?
25.0% of students at Central Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Heights Middle is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Heights Middle?
Central Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central Heights Middle rank among middle schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Heights Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Central Heights Middle, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.