- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kokomo, IN
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180537000998
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Kokomo School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180537000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Central Middle School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 180537000998 · Kokomo, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 14.1:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Kokomo High School (1,393 students)
Central Middle School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kokomo High Sc
Kokomo High School
1,393 students
- Lafayette Park 527
Lafayette Park Elementary School
527 students
- This school 451
Central Middle School
451 students
- Maple Crest Mi 435
Maple Crest Middle School
435 students
- Wallace Elemen 360
Wallace Elementary School
360 students
- Boulevard Elem 340
Boulevard Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$12,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Two or More 17.5%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kokomo School Corporation reports $12,699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulevard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Kokomo
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle School?
53.5% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 School rank among middle schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?
Besides Central Middle School, Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students), Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students), and Maple Crest Middle School (435 students). See the Kokomo School Corporation district page for the complete list.