- Enrollment
- 2,159
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, AL
Midtown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midtown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000800851
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midtown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Midtown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Madison, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Midtown Elementary School held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 010000800851 · Madison, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,097 enr · 19.9:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Clemens High School (2,159 students)
Midtown Elementary School held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Midtown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Clemens
James Clemens High School
2,159 students
- Bob Jones High
Bob Jones High School
2,048 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- This school
Midtown Elementary School
1,097 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
1,054 students
- Mill Creek Ele
Mill Creek Elementary School
965 students
What this shows Midtown Elementary School reports 1,097 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midtown Elementary School compares
Midtown Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 61% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,097
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Alabama - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 1097 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Midtown Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison City reports $11,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midtown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Clemens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bob Jones High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midtown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Madison
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
965 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Rainbow Elementary School
Standard public school
725 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia Elementary School
Standard public school
701 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
603 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Legacy Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,097 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midtown Elementary School
How many students attend Midtown Elementary School?
Midtown Elementary School has 1,097 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, AL. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 1,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midtown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midtown Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midtown Elementary School?
22.7% of students at Midtown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midtown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midtown Elementary School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Madison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midtown Elementary School?
Midtown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Midtown Elementary School rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Madison, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison City?
Besides Midtown Elementary School, Madison City also operates James Clemens High School (2,159 students), Bob Jones High School (2,048 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the Madison City district page for the complete list.