- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, SC
Midway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Midway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450270000052
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Midway Elementary held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 450270000052 · Lexington, SC Other · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 12.8:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Midway Elementary held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 856
Midway Elementary
856 students
What this shows Midway Elementary reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Elementary compares
Midway Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 89% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Asian 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Midway Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Standard public school
846 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Murray Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rocky Creek Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 11.5:1 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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has 856 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 Midway Elementary?
8.1% of students at Midway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Midway Elementary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 #1 of 10 schools in Lexington, SC. 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 Lexington 01?
Besides Midway Elementary, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.