- Enrollment
- 2,067
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tickfaw, LA
Midway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220168001313
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tickfaw · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tickfaw, LA.
School address
District: Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220168001313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Midway Elementary School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 220168001313 · Tickfaw, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 16.9:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students)
Midway Elementary School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Midway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponchatoula Hi
Ponchatoula High School
2,067 students
- Hammond High M
Hammond High Magnet School
1,606 students
- Hammond Eastsi
Hammond Eastside Magnet
1,340 students
- Champ Cooper E
Champ Cooper Elementary School
1,163 students
- Hammond Westsi
Hammond Westside Montessori
1,022 students
- This school 440
Midway Elementary School
440 students
What this shows Midway Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Elementary School compares
Midway Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
White 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Midway Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Tangipahoa Parish reports $12,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond High Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Eastside Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champ Cooper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Westside Montessori | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Tickfaw
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary School
How many students attend Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tickfaw, LA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway Elementary School?
77.8% of students at Midway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midway Elementary School is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in Tickfaw, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Elementary School?
Midway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Tickfaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tickfaw, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tangipahoa Parish?
Besides Midway Elementary School, Tangipahoa Parish also operates Ponchatoula High School (2,067 students), Hammond High Magnet School (1,606 students), and Hammond Eastside Magnet (1,340 students). See the Tangipahoa Parish district page for the complete list.