MIDWAY HEIGHTS ELEM.

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Midway Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the western outskirts of Columbia, Missouri, serving students within the Columbia Public Schools district. Situated along Highway 40, the school is known for its relatively smaller, community-focused environment that emphasizes a supportive atmosphere for its student body. It generally serves families living in the rural and suburban areas of western Boone County, providing a foundational education that bridges the transition between early childhood and middle school.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards established by the Columbia Public School district, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other schools in the district, Midway Heights integrates technology into its classrooms and places an emphasis on social-emotional learning and student engagement. Because of its location away from the more densely populated urban core, the school is often characterized by a tight-knit community feel, where parental involvement and local school events play a significant role in the daily life of the campus.

261

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIDWAY HEIGHTS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	28

White
214 (82.0 %)
Two or More
28 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.8 %)
Black
5 (1.9 %)
Asian
4 (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:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3540
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 45

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIDWAY HEIGHTS ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIDWAY HEIGHTS ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	47.1%
Male	138	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)