At a glance
Reported students
251
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
286
Central Middle School: 251 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 325
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Eunice. It is one of 32 current school records connected to St. Landry Parish. NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.6%) and Black (40.6%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.6%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black40.6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Landry Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eunice Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
276 reported students
Port Barre Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
286 reported students
Arnaudville Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
193 reported students
Opelousas Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
314 reported students
Plaisance Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
176 reported students
Creswell Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
162 reported students
Public schools near Central Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | 01–04 | 310 | 1 mi |
| Eunice Junior High School Middle · St. Landry Parish | 07–08 | 276 | 1.1 mi |
| Eunice Career & Technical Education Center High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| Glendale Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | 01–04 | 259 | 1.6 mi |
| Eunice High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 606 | 2.1 mi |
| Richard Elementary School Elementary · Acadia Parish | PK–08 | 458 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
What grades does Central Middle School serve?
Central Middle School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Landry Parish.
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 325 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 251 students and 18.69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Landry Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central Middle School in?
Central Middle School is part of St. Landry Parish, based in Opelousas, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Elementary School (1 mi), Eunice Junior High School (1.1 mi), Eunice Career & Technical Education Center (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.