- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Central, LA
Central Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Central Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220012502090
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Intermediate School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,039
- students enrolled
Central Intermediate School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220012502090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Central Intermediate School held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 66.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220012502090 · Central, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 17.9:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,529 students)
Central Intermediate School held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 66.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Central Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,529 students
- This school
Central Intermediate School
1,039 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,012 students
- Tanglewood Ele
Tanglewood Elementary School
622 students
- Bellingrath Hi 378
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Central Intermediate School reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Intermediate School compares
Central Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 26% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Central Intermediate School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Community School District reports $12,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellingrath Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,039 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Intermediate School
How many students attend Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has 1,039 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Central, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Intermediate School?
46.0% of students at Central Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Central Intermediate School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Central, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
What other schools are in Central Community School District?
Besides Central Intermediate School, Central Community School District also operates Central High School (1,529 students), Central Middle School (1,012 students), and Tanglewood Elementary School (622 students). See the Central Community School District district page for the complete list.