Enrollment
381
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlotte Court House, VA
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510075000264
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 381
- students enrolled
Central Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Charlotte County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510075000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Middle
Central Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, enrolling 381 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 381 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #317, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 381 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Charlotte County Public Schools also operates Eureka Elementary (471 students) and Randolph-Henry High (460 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 Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 65.1%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Central Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte County Public Schools, which includes Central Middle.
$13,514
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 68.6%
Federal 12.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randolph-Henry High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phenix Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bacon District Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlotte Court House, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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?
84.9% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Charlotte Court House, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
Is Central Middle a good school?
Central Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Charlotte County Public Schools?
Besides Central Middle, Charlotte County Public Schools also operates Eureka Elementary (471 students), Randolph-Henry High (460 students), and Phenix Elementary (226 students). See the Charlotte County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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