- Enrollment
- 2,774
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Central Ms held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 401059001326 · Edmond, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
1,036 enr · 20.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students)
Central Ms held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Central Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe Hs
Santa Fe Hs
2,774 students
- Memorial Hs
Memorial Hs
2,770 students
- North Hs
North Hs
2,532 students
- Sequoyah Ms 1,053
Sequoyah Ms
1,053 students
- This school 1,036
Central Ms
1,036 students
- Heartland Ms 1,005
Heartland Ms
1,005 students
What this shows Central Ms reports 1,036 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Ms compares
Central Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,439
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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.
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
District finance for Edmond reports $9,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,770
- 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
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 (~1,036 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 980 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.