- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, KS
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200795001414
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #7 of 10
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Central Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200795001414 · Kansas City, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 16:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Central Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 687
Central Middle
687 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 90% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%
African American 12.2%
Asian 4.5%
White 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Central Middle is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gloria Willis Middle School
Standard public school
737 students 15:1 students per teacher
Piper Middle
Standard public school
680 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
D D Eisenhower Middle
Standard public school
634 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Turner Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Argentine Middle
Standard public school
519 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle?
81.2% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides Central Middle, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.