- Enrollment
- 2,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eden Prairie, MN
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271422000734
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Eden Prairie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Eden Prairie, MN.
School address
District: Eden Prairie Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271422000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Central Middle School held near 1,891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 130.7 → 115.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 271422000734 · Eden Prairie, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,860 enr · 14.3:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students)
Central Middle School held near 1,891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 130.7 → 115.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eden Prairie S
Eden Prairie Senior High
2,844 students
- This school
Central Middle School
1,860 students
- Eagle Heights 759
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
759 students
- Oak Point Elem 684
Oak Point Elementary
684 students
- Eden Lake Elem 658
Eden Lake Elementary
658 students
- Prairie View E 628
Prairie View Elementary
628 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 1,860 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 Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,860 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,860
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
African American 17.5%
Asian 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eden Prairie Public School District reports $15,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eden Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Smaller | 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
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,860 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 1,860 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eden Prairie, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,909 (2022-23) → 1,891 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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?
26.3% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Eden Prairie, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 public schools in Eden Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Eden Prairie, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eden Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Eden Prairie Public School District?
Besides Central Middle School, Eden Prairie Public School District also operates Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students), Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (759 students), and Oak Point Elementary (684 students). See the Eden Prairie Public School District district page for the complete list.