Midway Elementary

15375 Spiveys Corner Highway
Dunn, NC 28334

www.sampson.k12.nc.us/o/mes

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Midway Elementary School is located in Dunn, North Carolina, and operates as part of the Sampson County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a rural school, it acts as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school's programming typically aligns with the broader goals of the Sampson County School system, which prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, providing resources on academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a close-knit school community, Midway Elementary strives to create a positive, safe, and productive educational experience for its diverse student body.

539

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	189
Black	41
Two or More	20
American Indian	8

White
281 (52.1%)
Hispanic
189 (35.1%)
Black
41 (7.6%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
American Indian
8 (1.5%)

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:	Sampson County Schools
Phone:	(910)567-2244
Website:	http://www.sampson.k12.nc.us/o/mes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
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 42

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 78