Enrollment
463
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Middle
Central Middle is a mid-sized middle school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Minnesota schools and 83% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 463 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 499 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #492, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Grand Forks Public Schools also operates East Grand Forks Senior High (608 students) and New Heights Elementary (499 students) alongside Central Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Grand Forks Public Schools, which includes Central Middle.
$12,318
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 73.4%
Federal 9.9%
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.
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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in East Grand Forks on the city page.
Is Central Middle a good school?
Central Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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