- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Midland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080306000253
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Midland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Elementary School ranks #1 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Midland Elementary School grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080306000253 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 10.8:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Midland Elementary School grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Midland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 129
Midland Elementary School
129 students
What this shows Midland Elementary School reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Elementary School compares
Midland Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Midland Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Elementary School
How many students attend Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has 129 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% 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?
58.0% of students at Midland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midland Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Midland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Elementary School ranks #1 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Midland Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.