- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Midfield Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010235000890 · Midfield, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 22.2:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Midfield High School (327 students)
Midfield Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Midfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Midfield Elementary School
377 students
- Midfield High
Midfield High School
327 students
- Rutledge Schoo
Rutledge School
288 students
What this shows Midfield Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midfield Elementary School compares
Midfield Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,341
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Midfield City reports $13,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.