- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burlington, IL
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170783000396
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 418
- students enrolled
Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burlington, IL.
School address
District: Central Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 170783000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Central Middle School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 170783000396 · Burlington, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 22:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,575 students)
Central Middle School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,575 students
- Prairie Knolls
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
770 students
- Country Trails
Country Trails Elem
751 students
- Howard B Thoma
Howard B Thomas Grade School
678 students
- Prairie View G 615
Prairie View Grade School
615 students
- This school 418
Central Middle School
418 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 57% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$14,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Asian 15.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Central Cusd 301 reports $14,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Knolls Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Trails Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard B Thomas Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burlington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 22:1, which is 57% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Middle School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burlington, IL. 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 Cusd 301?
Besides Central Middle School, Central Cusd 301 also operates Central High School (1,575 students), Prairie Knolls Middle Sch (770 students), and Country Trails Elem (751 students). See the Central Cusd 301 district page for the complete list.