- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, NC
Midway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Midway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370114000473
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary ranks #10 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Midway Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370114000473 · Lexington, NC Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 17.6:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Midway Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school
Midway Elementary
546 students
What this shows Midway Elementary reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Elementary compares
Midway Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$11,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Midway Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Southwood Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Churchland Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 17:1 students per teacher
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Standard public school
430 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Tyro Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 15.1:1 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway Elementary?
45.4% of students at Midway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Midway Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Midway Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary ranks #10 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Midway Elementary, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.