- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lacon, IL
Midland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170012601488
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 249
- students enrolled
Midland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Midland Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 170012601488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Midland Elementary School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 170012601488 · Lacon, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Midland Middle School (214 students)
Midland Elementary School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Midland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Midland Elementary School
249 students
- Midland Middle
Midland Middle School
214 students
- Midland High S
Midland High School
194 students
What this shows Midland Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Elementary School compares
Midland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Midland Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Midland Cusd 7 reports $13,014 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 Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Elementary School
How many students attend Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lacon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midland Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Lacon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Midland Cusd 7?
Besides Midland Elementary School, Midland Cusd 7 also operates Midland Middle School (214 students) and Midland High School (194 students). See the Midland Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.