- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Carlos, CA
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063429005402
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in San Carlos · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #9 of 9 public schools in San Carlos, CA.
School address
District: San Carlos Elementary · California
NCES ID 063429005402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Central Middle held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063429005402 · San Carlos, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 22.1:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tierra Linda Middle (451 students)
Central Middle held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tierra Linda M
Tierra Linda Middle
451 students
- This school
Central Middle
443 students
- Brittan Acres
Brittan Acres Elementary
411 students
- Arundel Elemen
Arundel Elementary
388 students
- Mariposa
Mariposa
322 students
- Heather Elemen
Heather Elementary
320 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Two or More 16.3%
Asian 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Central Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Carlos Elementary reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Linda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brittan Acres Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arundel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mariposa | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heather Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in San Carlos
1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 443 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Carlos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle?
10.5% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in San Carlos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in San Carlos?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #9 of 9 public schools in San Carlos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Carlos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Carlos Elementary?
Besides Central Middle, San Carlos Elementary also operates Tierra Linda Middle (451 students), Brittan Acres Elementary (411 students), and Arundel Elementary (388 students). See the San Carlos Elementary district page for the complete list.