- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Park Hills, MO
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292917002449
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Park Hills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, MO.
School address
District: Central R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292917002449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Central Middle held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292917002449 · Park Hills, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 15.2:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (605 students)
Central Middle held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.1 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
605 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
530 students
- West Elem.
West Elem.
464 students
- This school
Central Middle
442 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 442 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,368
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Central Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Central R-Iii reports $11,368 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elem. | Similar size | 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
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Park Hills, MO. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle?
47.4% 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 White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Park Hills, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Park Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, 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 Park Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Central R-Iii?
Besides Central Middle, Central R-Iii also operates Central High (605 students), Central Elem. (530 students), and West Elem. (464 students). See the Central R-Iii district page for the complete list.