Enrollment
377
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midfield, AL
Midfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010235000890
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midfield Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Midfield · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Midfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Midfield, AL.
School address
District: Midfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010235000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midfield Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midfield Elementary School
Midfield Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Midfield, Alabama, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Alabama schools and 25% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 81.3% of students qualify for free meals, 38% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 377 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 274 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #239, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Midfield City also operates Midfield High School (327 students) and Rutledge School (288 students) alongside Midfield 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 Midfield Elementary School compares
Midfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 38% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$14,625
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
African American 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Midfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midfield City, which includes Midfield Elementary School.
$14,625
Per student
+17%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 54.4%
Federal 22.6%
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 Midfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutledge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Midfield Elementary School
How many students attend Midfield Elementary School?
Midfield Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midfield, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midfield Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midfield Elementary School?
81.3% of students at Midfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midfield Elementary School is African American at 85.1% of enrollment, in Midfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midfield Elementary School?
Midfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Midfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Midfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Midfield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Midfield on the city page.
Is Midfield Elementary School a good school?
Midfield Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. 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 Midfield City?
Besides Midfield Elementary School, Midfield City also operates Midfield High School (327 students) and Rutledge School (288 students). See the Midfield City district page for the complete list.
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