Enrollment
633
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 290712000185
Central Jr. High — Cape Girardeau, MO
Federal NCES profile for Central Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 22
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
District: Cape Girardeau 63 · Missouri
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)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Jr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Jr. High reports 633 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 294 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cape Girardeau 63 spends $15,202 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.0% from local sources (property taxes), 21.5% from the state, and 20.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Jr. High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 87% | — | — |
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 294 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 633 Top 87% in Missouri — larger than 13% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 290712000185
Student demographics
White 42.3%
African American 33.6%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.2
Students per counselor 294:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.1%
In-school suspensions 188
Out-of-school suspensions 93
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cape Girardeau 63, which includes Central Jr. High.
$15,202
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 21.5%
Federal 20.6%
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
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Central Jr. High
How many students attend Central Jr. High?
Central Jr. High has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jr. High is 12.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Central Jr. High is White at 42.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Jr. High?
Central Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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.