- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rexburg, ID
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160192000296
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rexburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rexburg, ID.
School address
District: Madison District · Idaho
NCES ID 160192000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Central High School shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 160192000296 · Rexburg, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 31:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Senior High School (1,299 students)
Central High School shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Senior
Madison Senior High School
1,299 students
- Madison Junior
Madison Junior High School
1,261 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
878 students
- Burton Element 516
Burton Elementary School
516 students
- Kennedy Elemen 391
Kennedy Elementary School
391 students
- This school 93
Central High School
93 students
What this shows Central High School reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 81% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 10% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Idaho - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 93 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Central High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Madison District reports $8,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 93 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rexburg, ID. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 31:1, which is 81% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
32.3% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Rexburg, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High School rank among schools in Rexburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rexburg, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rexburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison District?
Besides Central High School, Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students), Madison Junior High School (1,261 students), and Madison Middle School (878 students). See the Madison District district page for the complete list.