- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cape Girardeau, MO
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290712002798
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Cape Girardeau · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 623
- students enrolled
Central Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Cape Girardeau, MO.
School address
District: Cape Girardeau 63 · Missouri
NCES ID 290712002798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Central Middle held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 290712002798 · Cape Girardeau, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,278 students)
Central Middle held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,278 students
- Central Jr. Hi
Central Jr. High
633 students
- This school
Central Middle
623 students
- Jefferson Elem 494
Jefferson Elem.
494 students
- Clippard Elem. 383
Clippard Elem.
383 students
- Alma Schrader 332
Alma Schrader Elem.
332 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Missouri - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
African American 36.6%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Central Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cape Girardeau 63 reports $12,129 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 High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Jr. High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem. | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clippard Elem. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Schrader Elem. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 12.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Cape Girardeau, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Cape Girardeau?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Cape Girardeau, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cape Girardeau on the city page.
What other schools are in Cape Girardeau 63?
Besides Central Middle, Cape Girardeau 63 also operates Central High (1,278 students), Central Jr. High (633 students), and Jefferson Elem. (494 students). See the Cape Girardeau 63 district page for the complete list.