Enrollment
574
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 402025001606
Central Jhs — Moore, OK
Federal NCES profile for Central Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Jhs reports 574 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 287 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Moore spends $10,941 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.9% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Jhs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,941
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 574 Top 84% in Oklahoma — larger than 16% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402025001606
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 287:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.8%
In-school suspensions 110
Out-of-school suspensions 118
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moore, which includes Central Jhs.
$10,941
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,607
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jhs is 18.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Central Jhs is White at 38.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Moore, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Jhs?
Central Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.