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Midway Heights Elem.

Grades PK–05 · Elementary · Columbia, MO · NCES 290100001142

At a glance

Reported students

251

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Missouri elementary enrollment

33rd percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

463

Midway Heights Elem.: 251 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

15.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
244
Teachers (FTE)
16.48
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1

What the reported data says about Midway Heights Elem.

Midway Heights Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Columbia. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Columbia 93. NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.9%) and multiracial (9.2%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Midway Heights Elem.

  1. 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2%
Students with disabilities
7.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
27.1%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.4
Psychologists (FTE)
0.22
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White80.9%
  • Hispanic3.2%
  • Black2.8%
  • Asian4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial9.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Midway Heights Elem.

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.

Elementary · Columbia 93

PK–056194.6 mi
Fairview Elem.

Elementary · Columbia 93

PK–054715.3 mi
Russell Blvd. Elem.

Elementary · Columbia 93

PK–055006 mi
West Blvd. Elem.

Elementary · Columbia 93

PK–053276.2 mi
Parkade Elem.

Elementary · Columbia 93

PK–053596.7 mi
John Ridgeway Elem.

Elementary · Columbia 93

KG–052277.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Midway Heights Elem.

What grades does Midway Heights Elem. serve?

Midway Heights Elem. reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Columbia 93.

How many students attend Midway Heights Elem.?

Midway Heights Elem. reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 244 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Midway Heights Elem.?

The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 251 students and 16.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Midway Heights Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?

Midway Heights Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia 93 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Midway Heights Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

27.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Midway Heights Elem. in?

Midway Heights Elem. is part of Columbia 93, based in Columbia, MO, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Midway Heights Elem.?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. (4.6 mi), Fairview Elem. (5.3 mi), Russell Blvd. Elem. (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.