Madison CUSD 12

Madison, Illinois — 3 schools

657
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,846
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Madison CUSD 12 operates 3 public schools serving 657 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 613 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Madison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,846 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 26.8% local, 52.1% state, and 21.1% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $85,919 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #3 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 69:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 58.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.5% African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% White across the district's schools.

Bernard Long Elem Sch accounts for 55.0% of all Madison CUSD 12 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Madison CUSD 12-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 CUSD 12 school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities

Madison CUSD 12 school enrollment ranges from 124 students (lowest) to 337 students (highest), a spread of 213 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Madison CUSD 12 student-counselor ratio is 69:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Madison CUSD 12 chronic absenteeism rate is 58.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

21.1%
Federal
52.1%
State
26.8%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
3 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,919
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Madison CUSD 12.

White 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 90.5%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

69:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
58.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Madison CUSD 12

School Enrollment
Bernard Long Elem Sch
337
Madison Senior High School
152
Madison Jr High School
124

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison CUSD 12?

Madison CUSD 12 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 657 students.

How much does Madison CUSD 12 spend per student?

Madison CUSD 12 spends $21,846 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #3 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Madison CUSD 12?

The average teacher salary in Madison CUSD 12 is $85,919 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Madison CUSD 12?

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

What is the demographic composition of Madison CUSD 12?

Madison CUSD 12 students are 90.5% African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% White, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Madison CUSD 12?

Madison CUSD 12 has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #3 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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