Enrollment
1,097
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midtown Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midtown Elementary School
Midtown Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Madison, Alabama, enrolling 1,097 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,097 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1097 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Madison's public schools, it stands alongside Mill Creek Elementary School (965 students): Midtown Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 16.1:1).
Madison City also operates James Clemens High School (2,159 students) and Bob Jones High School (2,048 students) alongside Midtown 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 Midtown Elementary School compares
Midtown Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison City, which includes Midtown Elementary School.
$10,744
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 47.9%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 2,159
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,097 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Midtown Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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