Enrollment
662
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bartlesville, OK
Central Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400363029824
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Bartlesville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 662
- students enrolled
Central Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bartlesville, OK.
School address
District: Bartlesville · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400363029824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Ms
Central Ms is a large middle school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, enrolling 662 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bartlesville spends $9,273 per pupil, 26% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 288 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 662 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bartlesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Madison Ms (682 students): Central Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 17.5:1).
Bartlesville also operates Bartlesville Hs (1,783 students) and Wayside Es (696 students) alongside Central Ms.
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 Ms compares
Central Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$9,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 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 56.2%
Two or More 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Central Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartlesville, which includes Central Ms.
$9,273
Per student
-26%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 45.9%
Federal 18.2%
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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlesville Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayside Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranch Heights Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Bartlesville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Ms
How many students attend Central Ms?
Central Ms has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bartlesville, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Ms is 15.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Ms is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Bartlesville, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Ms?
Central Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Central Ms rank among middle schools in Bartlesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bartlesville, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bartlesville on the city page.
Is Central Ms a good school?
Central Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma 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 Bartlesville?
Besides Central Ms, Bartlesville also operates Bartlesville Hs (1,783 students), Wayside Es (696 students), and Madison Ms (682 students). See the Bartlesville district page for the complete list.
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