Enrollment
251
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Eunice, Louisiana, enrolling 251 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 72 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 251 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Eunice's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Elementary School (310 students): Central Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 16.3:1).
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Opelousas Senior High School (698 students) alongside Central Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Middle School compares
Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Central Middle School.
$14,050
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 27.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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