- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moore, OK
Central Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Central Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402025001606
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Jhs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Moore · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 574
- students enrolled
Central Jhs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jhs ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Moore, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Central Jhs held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 402025001606 · Moore, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Moore Hs (2,688 students)
Central Jhs held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Central Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moore Hs
Moore Hs
2,688 students
- Westmoore Hs
Westmoore Hs
2,607 students
- Southmoore Hs
Southmoore Hs
2,055 students
- Highland East 751
Highland East Jhs
751 students
- Fairview Es 677
Fairview Es
677 students
- This school 574
Central Jhs
574 students
What this shows Central Jhs reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Jhs compares
Central Jhs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 18.1%
African American 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Central Jhs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore reports $9,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland East Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Moore
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Jhs
How many students attend Central Jhs?
Central Jhs has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moore, OK. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jhs is 16.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Central Jhs is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Moore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Jhs?
Central Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Jhs rank among middle schools in Moore?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jhs ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Moore, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Moore on the city page.
What other schools are in Moore?
Besides Central Jhs, Moore also operates Moore Hs (2,688 students), Westmoore Hs (2,607 students), and Southmoore Hs (2,055 students). See the Moore district page for the complete list.