Enrollment
556
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Middle
Central Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Nederland, Texas, enrolling 556 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Central Middle is leaner than roughly 92% of Texas schools and 36% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #306.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 556 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nederland Isd also operates Nederland H S (1,500 students) and Helena Park El (760 students) alongside Central Middle.
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 compares
Central Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nederland Isd, which includes Central Middle.
$11,419
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 25.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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