- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eunice, LA
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220156001175
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Eunice · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Eunice, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Central Middle School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 220156001175 · Eunice, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 19.3:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Central Middle School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 19.8 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
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school 251
Central Middle School
251 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 251 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
African American 40.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | 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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Eunice
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eunice, LA. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle School?
74.8% 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 42.6% of enrollment, in Eunice, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 elementary schools in Eunice?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Eunice, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eunice on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Central Middle School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.