Madison Academy

FLINT, Michigan — 2 schools

541
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,335
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Madison Academy operates 2 public schools serving 541 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 638 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Genesee County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,335 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.8% local, 83.3% state, and 11.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 87/100, ranked #1 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 319:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.6% African American, 12.1% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School accounts for 56.7% of all Madison Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Madison Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Madison Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 90.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Madison Academy student-counselor ratio is 319:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Madison Academy is typically wider than the Madison Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Madison Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 13.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.9%
Federal
83.3%
State
4.8%
Local

Funding Equity

87
Equity Score
1 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Genesee County county, where this district is located.

$731
Studio/mo
$856
1 BR/mo
$1,033
2 BR/mo
$1,272
3 BR/mo
$1,497
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Madison Academy.

White 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 72.6%
Multiracial 8.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

319:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Madison Academy

School Enrollment
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Charter
362
Madison Academy High School
Charter
276

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison Academy?

Madison Academy has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 541 students.

How much does Madison Academy spend per student?

Madison Academy spends $18,335 per student. The district has an equity score of 87/100, ranking #1 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Madison Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Genesee County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Madison Academy?

Madison Academy students are 72.6% African American, 12.1% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Madison Academy?

Madison Academy has an equity score of 87/100, ranking #1 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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