- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MO
Midway Heights Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Midway Heights Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290100001142
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Heights Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 19
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Heights Elem. has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Heights Elem. ranks #1 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Midway Heights Elem. shrank from 261 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 290100001142 · Columbia, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 16.7:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Midway Heights Elem. shrank from 261 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Midway Heights Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 251
Midway Heights Elem.
251 students
What this shows Midway Heights Elem. reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Heights Elem. compares
Midway Heights Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 66% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Midway Heights Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midway Heights Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midway Heights Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Heights Elem.
How many students attend Midway Heights Elem.?
Midway Heights Elem. has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Heights Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Heights Elem. is 16.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway Heights Elem.?
15.7% of students at Midway Heights Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Heights Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Midway Heights Elem. is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Heights Elem.?
Midway Heights Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Heights Elem. rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Heights Elem. ranks #1 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Midway Heights Elem., Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.