- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland City, AL
Midland City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midland City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010105000391
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland City Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 478
- students enrolled
Midland City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010105000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Midland City Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010105000391 · Midland City, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 19.9:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ariton School (887 students)
Midland City Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Midland City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ariton School
Ariton School
887 students
- Gw Long Elemen
Gw Long Elementary School
492 students
- This school
Midland City Elementary School
478 students
- Dale County Hi
Dale County High School
437 students
- South Dale Mid
South Dale Middle School
412 students
- George W Long
George W Long High School
377 students
What this shows Midland City Elementary School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland City Elementary School compares
Midland City 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Alabama - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,213
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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
African American 32.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Midland City Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dale County reports $12,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gw Long Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dale County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W Long High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland City Elementary School
How many students attend Midland City Elementary School?
Midland City Elementary School has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland City Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland City Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Midland City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midland City Elementary School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Midland City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland City Elementary School?
Midland City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dale County?
Besides Midland City Elementary School, Dale County also operates Ariton School (887 students), Gw Long Elementary School (492 students), and Dale County High School (437 students). See the Dale County district page for the complete list.