- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Floral, AR
Midland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050002001297
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 291
- students enrolled
Midland Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Midland School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Midland Elementary School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-22.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 050002001297 · Floral, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 13.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Midland High School (222 students)
Midland Elementary School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-22.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Midland Elementary School compares
Midland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$15,372
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Midland Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midland School District reports $15,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Elementary School
How many students attend Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Floral, AR. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Midland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midland Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Floral, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Midland School District?
Besides Midland Elementary School, Midland School District also operates Midland High School (222 students). See the Midland School District district page for the complete list.