- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Tazewell, TN
Midway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Midway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470063000251
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in New Tazewell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 404
- students enrolled
Midway Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Tazewell, TN.
School address
District: Claiborne County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470063000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Midway Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 470063000251 · New Tazewell, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 19.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Claiborne High School (613 students)
Midway Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Midway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claiborne High
Claiborne High School
613 students
- Tazewell-New T
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
472 students
- Cumberland Gap
Cumberland Gap High School
459 students
- This school
Midway Elementary
404 students
- Springdale Ele
Springdale Elementary
380 students
- Soldiers Memor
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
360 students
What this shows Midway Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Elementary compares
Midway Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$11,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Midway Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Claiborne County reports $11,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Gap High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soldiers Memorial Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in New Tazewell
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Tazewell, TN. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Midway Elementary is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in New Tazewell, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 rank among public schools in New Tazewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Tazewell, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Claiborne County?
Besides Midway Elementary, Claiborne County also operates Claiborne High School (613 students), Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary (472 students), and Cumberland Gap High School (459 students). See the Claiborne County district page for the complete list.