- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tulsa, 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 403024002920
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
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 larger than 98% of Oklahoma schools.
- #5 of 16
- middle schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 296
- students enrolled
Central Ms has class sizes larger than 98% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Ms ranks #5 of 16 middle schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Central Ms grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 403024002920 · Tulsa, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 26.9:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students)
Central Ms grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.2 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
- Booker T. Wash
Booker T. Washington Hs
1,302 students
- East Central H
East Central Hs
1,160 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
1,083 students
- Memorial Hs
Memorial Hs
1,005 students
- Nathan Hale Hs
Nathan Hale Hs
995 students
- This school 296
Central Ms
296 students
What this shows Central Ms reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Ms compares
Central Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 67% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 98% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
84.1%
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
$11,873
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 12.8%
White 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Central Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulsa reports $11,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Tulsa
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr
Standard public school
2,123 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Edison Preparatory Ms
Standard public school
860 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
East Central Middle School
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Middle School
Standard public school
782 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Monroe Demonstration Ms
Standard public school
657 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Carver Ms
Standard public school
651 students 27.1:1 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Ms
How many students attend Central Ms?
Central Ms has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tulsa, OK. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Ms is 26.9:1, which is 67% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 71% 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 African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
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, 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 Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Ms ranks #5 of 16 middle schools in Tulsa, 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 Tulsa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulsa?
Besides Central Ms, Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students), East Central Hs (1,160 students), and Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs (1,083 students). See the Tulsa district page for the complete list.