- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland, MI
Central Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262382008837
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 646
- students enrolled
Central Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Midland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262382008837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Central Park Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 262382008837 · Midland, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hh Dow High School (1,272 students)
Central Park Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hh Dow High Sc
Hh Dow High School
1,272 students
- Midland High S
Midland High School
1,129 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
919 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
789 students
- This school
Central Park Elementary School
646 students
- Siebert Elemen
Siebert Elementary School
643 students
What this shows Central Park Elementary School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park Elementary School compares
Central Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Central Park Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Midland Public Schools reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hh Dow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Siebert Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Park Elementary School
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Park Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Central Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Park Elementary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Midland Public Schools?
Besides Central Park Elementary School, Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students), Midland High School (1,129 students), and Jefferson Middle School (919 students). See the Midland Public Schools district page for the complete list.