- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Des Moines, WA
Midway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Midway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354000537
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Des Moines, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Midway Elementary grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 530354000537 · Des Moines, WA Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 17.7:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Midway Elementary grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Midway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 548
Midway Elementary
548 students
What this shows Midway Elementary reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Elementary compares
Midway Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 69% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
African American 18.5%
Asian 17.7%
White 9.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Midway Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Des Moines
3 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Des Moines, WA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway Elementary?
76.2% of students at Midway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Midway Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Des Moines, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Des Moines, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Midway Elementary, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.