- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackshear, GA
Midway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130414003994
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Blackshear · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blackshear, GA.
School address
District: Pierce County · Georgia
NCES ID 130414003994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Midway Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130414003994 · Blackshear, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 14.2:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pierce County High School (1,053 students)
Midway Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Midway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pierce County
Pierce County High School
1,053 students
- Pierce County
Pierce County Middle School
825 students
- Blackshear Ele
Blackshear Elementary School
820 students
- This school
Midway Elementary School
484 students
- Patterson Elem
Patterson Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Midway Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Elementary School compares
Midway Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Midway Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pierce County reports $13,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackshear Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Blackshear
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary School
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackshear, GA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 School?
67.3% 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 White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Blackshear, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Blackshear?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blackshear, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pierce County?
Besides Midway Elementary School, Pierce County also operates Pierce County High School (1,053 students), Pierce County Middle School (825 students), and Blackshear Elementary School (820 students). See the Pierce County district page for the complete list.