- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwood Young America, MN
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272391002507
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Norwood Young America · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norwood Young America, MN.
School address
District: Central Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272391002507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Central Middle held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 272391002507 · Norwood Young America, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 18:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary (413 students)
Central Middle held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.2 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
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
413 students
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
337 students
- This school
Central Middle
216 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 216 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,571
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Central Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Central Public School District reports $13,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Senior High | Larger | Similar 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
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwood Young America, MN. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle?
15.3% 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 83.8% of enrollment, in Norwood Young America, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 public schools in Norwood Young America?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norwood Young America, 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 Central Public School District?
Besides Central Middle, Central Public School District also operates Central Elementary (413 students) and Central Senior High (337 students). See the Central Public School District district page for the complete list.