- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Polvadera, NM
Midway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Midway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350246000568
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 104
- students enrolled
Midway Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Socorro Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350246000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Midway Elementary shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 350246000568 · Polvadera, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 20.8:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (382 students)
Midway Elementary shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Midway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
382 students
- Socorro High
Socorro High
378 students
- R. Sarracino M
R. Sarracino Middle
221 students
- Cottonwood Val
Cottonwood Valley Charter
170 students
- This school 104
Midway Elementary
104 students
- San Antonio El 63
San Antonio Elementary
63 students
What this shows Midway Elementary reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Elementary compares
Midway Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 49% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$18,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 104 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
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
White 15.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Midway Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Socorro Consolidated Schools reports $18,631 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Socorro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R. Sarracino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Valley Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has 104 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Polvadera, NM. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 49% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway Elementary?
99.1% of students at Midway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Midway Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Polvadera, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Socorro Consolidated Schools?
Besides Midway Elementary, Socorro Consolidated Schools also operates Parkview Elementary (382 students), Socorro High (378 students), and R. Sarracino Middle (221 students). See the Socorro Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.