Enrollment
484
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+11% 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 higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Blackshear, Georgia, enrolling 484 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.3% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 484 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Blackshear's public schools, it stands alongside Blackshear Elementary School (820 students): Midway Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 14.1:1).
Pierce County also operates Pierce County High School (1,053 students) and Pierce County Middle School (825 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,359
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pierce County, which includes Midway Elementary School.
$12,359
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 59.0%
Federal 10.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~484 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 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackshear, GA.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Blackshear on the city page.
Is Midway Elementary School a good school?
Midway Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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