- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Central, LA
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220012500364
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,012
- students enrolled
Central Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220012500364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Central Middle School shrank from 1,163 students in 2022-23 to 1,086 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 220012500364 · Central, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 15.8:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,529 students)
Central Middle School shrank from 1,163 students in 2022-23 to 1,086 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana 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
1,529 students
- Central Interm
Central Intermediate School
1,039 students
- This school
Central Middle School
1,012 students
- Tanglewood Ele
Tanglewood Elementary School
622 students
- Bellingrath Hi 378
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 1,012 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Community School District reports $12,537 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellingrath Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | 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
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Central, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,163 (2022-23) → 1,086 (2023-24), down 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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?
45.1% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Central, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Central Community School District?
Besides Central Middle School, Central Community School District also operates Central High School (1,529 students), Central Intermediate School (1,039 students), and Tanglewood Elementary School (622 students). See the Central Community School District district page for the complete list.