Enrollment
1,022
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpharetta, GA
Midway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222000953
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222000953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midway Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midway Elementary School
Midway Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alpharetta, Georgia, enrolling 1,022 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 58% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,022 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 167 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and White (31%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Alpharetta's public schools, it stands alongside Brandywine Elementary School (968 students): Midway Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 12.9:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Midway 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 Midway Elementary School compares
Midway 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 58% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 87% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,022
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Asian 47.3%
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Asian at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Midway 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 Forsyth County, which includes Midway Elementary School.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 Midway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Alpharetta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Brandywine Elementary School
Standard public school
968 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
786 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Creek View Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 13:1 students per teacher
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Ocee Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Summit Hill Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 15.1:1 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 (~1,022 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary School
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has 1,022 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpharetta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School is 22.7:1, which is 58% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway Elementary School?
7.9% of students at Midway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midway Elementary School is Asian at 47.3% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Midway Elementary School rank among schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
Is Midway Elementary School a good school?
Midway Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Forsyth County?
Besides Midway Elementary School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.
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