At a glance
Reported students
546
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
528
Midway Elementary: 546 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 468
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Midway Elementary
Midway Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lexington. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Davidson County Schools. NCES reports 546 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 (77.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. 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 Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.1%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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.
Other schools in Davidson County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fair Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Southwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
616 reported students
Friendship Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Friedberg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Northwest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
625 reported students
Welcome Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Public schools near Midway Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 470 | 4.2 mi |
| Welcome Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 638 | 4.2 mi |
| Friedberg Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 468 | 4.5 mi |
| Northwest Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 625 | 4.9 mi |
| Wallburg Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | KG–05 | 717 | 5.6 mi |
| Kimmel Farm Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 760 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Midway Elementary
What grades does Midway Elementary serve?
Midway Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Davidson County Schools.
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary reported 546 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 468 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 546 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Midway Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Midway Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Davidson County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Midway Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.9% 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 Elementary in?
Midway Elementary is part of Davidson County Schools, based in Lexington, NC, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Midway Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Friendship Elementary (4.2 mi), Welcome Elementary (4.2 mi), Friedberg Elementary (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.