- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centre, AL
Centre Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Centre Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010063000276
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centre Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Centre · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centre Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centre Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Centre, AL.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010063000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Centre Middle School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010063000276 · Centre, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 18:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sand Rock High School (783 students)
Centre Middle School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Centre Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sand Rock High
Sand Rock High School
783 students
- Centre Element
Centre Elementary School
665 students
- Cedar Bluff Hi
Cedar Bluff High School
623 students
- Spring Garden
Spring Garden High School
550 students
- This school
Centre Middle School
450 students
- Cherokee Count
Cherokee County High School
448 students
What this shows Centre Middle School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centre Middle School compares
Centre Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Centre Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centre Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Rock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centre Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Bluff High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centre Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centre Middle School
How many students attend Centre Middle School?
Centre Middle School has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centre, AL. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centre Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centre Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centre Middle School?
65.9% of students at Centre Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centre Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Centre Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Centre, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centre Middle School?
Centre Middle School 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 Centre Middle School rank among public schools in Centre?
By Resource Investment Index, Centre Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Centre, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Centre Middle School, Cherokee County also operates Sand Rock High School (783 students), Centre Elementary School (665 students), and Cedar Bluff High School (623 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.