Enrollment
129
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midland Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midland Elementary School
Midland Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 129 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Midland Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Colorado schools and 35% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 129 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 129 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Midland 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 Midland Elementary School compares
Midland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Midland Elementary School.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Midland Elementary School a good school?
Midland Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado 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 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.
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