- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Devils Lake, ND
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380504000127
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Devils Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Devils Lake, ND.
School address
District: Devils Lake 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380504000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Central Middle School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 380504000127 · Devils Lake, ND Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 12.5:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Devils Lake High School (552 students)
Central Middle School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Devils Lake Hi
Devils Lake High School
552 students
- This school
Central Middle School
536 students
- Sweetwater Ele
Sweetwater Elementary School
269 students
- Prairie View E
Prairie View Elementary School
262 students
- Minnie H Kinde 167
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
167 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 536 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 North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▲ 13% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 62% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Central Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Devils Lake 1 reports $14,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnie H Kindergarten Center | 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
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Devils Lake
2 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Devils Lake, ND. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle School?
32.0% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Devils Lake, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 elementary schools in Devils Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Devils Lake, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Devils Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Devils Lake 1?
Besides Central Middle School, Devils Lake 1 also operates Devils Lake High School (552 students), Sweetwater Elementary School (269 students), and Prairie View Elementary School (262 students). See the Devils Lake 1 district page for the complete list.