Enrollment
646
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Park Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Park Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Midland, Michigan, enrolling 646 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 438 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students) and Midland High School (1,129 students) alongside Central Park Elementary School.
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 Park Elementary School compares
Central Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Public Schools, which includes Central Park Elementary School.
$12,264
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 58.2%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Central Park Elementary School a good school?
Central Park Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan 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 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.
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