- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Grand Forks, MN
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271113000494
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in East Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN.
School address
District: East Grand Forks Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271113000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central Middle held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 271113000494 · East Grand Forks, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 28.9:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: East Grand Forks Senior High (608 students)
Central Middle held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Grand For
East Grand Forks Senior High
608 students
- New Heights El
New Heights Elementary
499 students
- This school
Central Middle
463 students
- South Point El
South Point Elementary
435 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 83% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Central Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for East Grand Forks Public Schools reports $13,452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Grand Forks, MN. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 28.9:1, which is 83% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle?
30.0% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in East Grand Forks, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 East Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Grand Forks Public Schools?
Besides Central Middle, East Grand Forks Public Schools also operates East Grand Forks Senior High (608 students), New Heights Elementary (499 students), and South Point Elementary (435 students). See the East Grand Forks Public Schools district page for the complete list.