MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Midway Elementary School, located in the rural community of Menan, Idaho, serves as a central hub for students in the Jefferson Joint School District 251. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit environment where educators, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes foundational academics, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community pride typical of the Magic Valley/Upper Snake River region.

In addition to its focus on core curricula such as literacy and mathematics, Midway Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of its student population. By leveraging its location in a quiet, agricultural area, the school often promotes values of diligence and community engagement. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and standardized academic goals, ensuring that students are adequately prepared for the transition to middle school while maintaining the personal attention and small-class feel characteristic of a community-focused elementary institution.

458

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	42
Black	1
Two or More	11

White
404 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)754-8604
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 88