- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tacoma, WA
Midland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Midland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530294003145
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #13 of 17
- elementary schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Midland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Elementary ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Franklin Pierce School District · Washington
NCES ID 530294003145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Midland Elementary shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 530294003145 · Tacoma, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.9:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (989 students)
Midland Elementary shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Midland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
989 students
- Franklin Pierc
Franklin Pierce High School
977 students
- Morris Ford Mi
Morris Ford Middle School
831 students
- Perry G Keithl
Perry G Keithley Middle School
804 students
- Brookdale Elem
Brookdale Elementary
483 students
- This school
Midland Elementary
399 students
What this shows Midland Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Elementary compares
Midland Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Washington - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$19,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 24.1%
Two or More 16.8%
African American 13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.5%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.9, Midland Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Pierce School District reports $19,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Pierce High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Ford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry G Keithley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookdale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Tacoma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fife Elementary School
Standard public school
866 students 17:1 students per teacher
Clover Creek Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Naches Trail Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Crescent Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Harvard Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Elementary
How many students attend Midland Elementary?
Midland Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% 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?
69.5% of students at Midland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Midland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 28.8% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Elementary?
Midland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 rank among elementary schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Elementary ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Pierce School District?
Besides Midland Elementary, Franklin Pierce School District also operates Washington High School (989 students), Franklin Pierce High School (977 students), and Morris Ford Middle School (831 students). See the Franklin Pierce School District district page for the complete list.