Enrollment
417
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucker, GA
Midvale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midvale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000737
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midvale Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Tucker · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Midvale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midvale Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tucker, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midvale Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midvale Elementary School
Midvale Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tucker, Georgia, enrolling 417 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Midvale Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Georgia schools and 26% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 417 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucker's public schools, it stands alongside Nesbit Elementary School (1,191 students): Midvale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 12.7:1).
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside Midvale 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 Midvale Elementary School compares
Midvale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Georgia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
African American 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
White 24.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Midvale Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Midvale Elementary School.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 Midvale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midvale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Tucker
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nesbit Elementary School
Standard public school
1,191 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Idlewood Elementary School
Standard public school
889 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Brockett Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Livsey Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 12:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Midvale Elementary School
How many students attend Midvale Elementary School?
Midvale Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucker, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midvale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midvale Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Midvale Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Midvale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midvale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midvale Elementary School is African American at 33.1% of enrollment, in Tucker, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midvale Elementary School?
Midvale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Midvale Elementary School rank among schools in Tucker?
By Resource Investment Index, Midvale Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tucker, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucker on the city page.
Is Midvale Elementary School a good school?
Midvale Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Dekalb County?
Besides Midvale Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.
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