- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nederland, TX
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483228003576
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Nederland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Nederland, TX.
School address
District: Nederland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483228003576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-126 students YoY
Central Middle shrank from 721 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-17.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-126 students YoY 483228003576 · Nederland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 9.4:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Nederland H S (1,500 students)
Central Middle shrank from 721 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-17.5%). Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nederland H S
Nederland H S
1,500 students
- Helena Park El
Helena Park El
760 students
- Hillcrest El
Hillcrest El
717 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
678 students
- This school 556
Central Middle
556 students
- Langham El 553
Langham El
553 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 13.8%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Central Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nederland Isd reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Park El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langham El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nederland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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?
49.5% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Nederland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 rank among public schools in Nederland?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Nederland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nederland on the city page.
What other schools are in Nederland Isd?
Besides Central Middle, Nederland Isd also operates Nederland H S (1,500 students), Helena Park El (760 students), and Hillcrest El (717 students). See the Nederland Isd district page for the complete list.