- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkins, WV
Midland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540126001002
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 164
- students enrolled
Midland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elkins, WV.
School address
District: Randolph County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540126001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Midland Elementary School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 540126001002 · Elkins, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins High School (747 students)
Midland Elementary School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Midland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkins High Sc
Elkins High School
747 students
- Elkins Middle
Elkins Middle School
615 students
- Tygarts Valley
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
396 students
- Elkins Third W
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
318 students
- George Ward El
George Ward Elementary School
315 students
- This school 164
Midland Elementary School
164 students
What this shows Midland Elementary School reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Elementary School compares
Midland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Midland Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County Schools reports $12,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tygarts Valley Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ward Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Elementary School
How many students attend Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has 164 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkins, WV. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 17% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midland Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Elkins, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Elementary School?
Midland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
How does Midland Elementary School rank among schools in Elkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elkins, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph County Schools?
Besides Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Schools also operates Elkins High School (747 students), Elkins Middle School (615 students), and Tygarts Valley Middle/High School (396 students). See the Randolph County Schools district page for the complete list.