Midland City Elementary School

mces.dalecountyboe.org

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Midland City Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Midland City, Alabama. Serving students in the local community, the school operates under the jurisdiction of the Dale County School District. Its central mission focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, fostering intellectual growth, and supporting the developmental needs of young learners in a structured and encouraging environment.

As part of the Dale County Board of Education, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and personal development, the institution strives to prepare its elementary students for the academic rigors of middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a key hub for local education, with further information regarding district policies, faculty resources, and school calendars available through the official Dale County Board of Education website.

478

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midland City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	27
Black	155
Asian	3
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
260 (54.4%)
Black
155 (32.4%)
Two or More
31 (6.5%)
Hispanic
27 (5.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dale County
Phone:	(334)983-4591
Website:	http://mces.dalecountyboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 79