Enrollment
1,036
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edmond, OK
Central Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401059001326
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #9 of 9
- middle schools in Edmond · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,036
- students enrolled
Central Ms has class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Ms ranks #9 of 9 middle schools in Edmond, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+26% 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 Edmond, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,036 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Oklahoma schools and 26% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,036 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Edmond spends $9,132 per pupil, 27% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edmond's middle schools, it stands alongside Deer Creek Ms (1,257 students): Central Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 20.6:1).
Edmond also operates Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students) and Memorial Hs (2,770 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,036
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,132
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Central Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmond, which includes Central Ms.
$9,132
Per student
-27%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 30.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heartland Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 2,774
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Edmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Deer Creek Ms
Standard public school
1,257 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoyah Ms
Standard public school
1,053 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Heartland Ms
Standard public school
1,005 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Ms
Standard public school
879 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Cimarron Ms
Standard public school
833 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Cheyenne Ms
Standard public school
821 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,036 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Ms
How many students attend Central Ms?
Central Ms has 1,036 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edmond, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Ms is 20.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Ms is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Edmond, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Ms?
Central Ms 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).
How does Central Ms rank among middle schools in Edmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Ms ranks #9 of 9 middle schools in Edmond, 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 Edmond on the city page.
Is Central Ms a good school?
Central Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Edmond?
Besides Central Ms, Edmond also operates Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students), Memorial Hs (2,770 students), and North Hs (2,532 students). See the Edmond district page for the complete list.
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