- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Central Middle held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 510075000264 · Charlotte Court House, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 13.6:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Elementary (471 students)
Central Middle held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eureka Element
Eureka Elementary
471 students
- Randolph-Henry
Randolph-Henry High
460 students
- This school
Central Middle
381 students
- Phenix Element
Phenix Elementary
226 students
- Bacon District 169
Bacon District Elementary
169 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Charlotte County Public Schools reports $15,891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.