- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florissant, MO
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291383003000
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
NCES ID 291383003000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Central Middle shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 291383003000 · Florissant, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 18.2:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Central Middle shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.0 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
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 692
Central Middle
692 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$13,977
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 224 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.1%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Central Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- 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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 18.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle?
63.2% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is African American at 95.1% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Central Middle, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.