Midway Elementary

mes.dinwiddie.k12.va.us/

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Midway Elementary, located at 5511 Midway Road in Church Road, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its young student population. As a primary school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on building a strong educational base in core subjects while encouraging students to develop the social skills necessary for lifelong success.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction, often highlighting a collaborative approach between teachers, parents, and the community. By utilizing the resources available within the Dinwiddie County school system, Midway Elementary strives to integrate modern educational tools and standards into their daily curriculum. The school’s atmosphere typically reflects the tight-knit nature of the surrounding Church Road area, prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and a personalized approach to meeting the diverse needs of its students.

352

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	14
Black	37
Asian	1
Two or More	23

White
277 (78.7%)
Black
37 (10.5%)
Two or More
23 (6.5%)
Hispanic
14 (4.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dinwiddie County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)265-4205
Website:	http://mes.dinwiddie.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 23

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 52