- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, FL
James Madison Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120120008247Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Preparatory High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 180
- students enrolled
James Madison Preparatory High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Preparatory High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Madison, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
James Madison Preparatory High School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120120008247 · Madison, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
180 enr · 18:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County Central School (828 students)
James Madison Preparatory High School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James Madison Preparatory High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison County
Madison County Central School
828 students
- Madison County
Madison County High School
464 students
- Madison Creati
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
397 students
- This school 180
James Madison Preparatory High School
180 students
- Lee Elementary 163
Lee Elementary School
163 students
- Pinetta Elemen 121
Pinetta Elementary School
121 students
What this shows James Madison Preparatory High School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Madison Preparatory High School compares
James Madison Preparatory High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
African American 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, James Madison Preparatory High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison reports $11,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Madison Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinetta Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Preparatory High School
How many students attend James Madison Preparatory High School?
James Madison Preparatory High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, FL. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Preparatory High School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Madison, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Preparatory High School?
James Madison Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Madison Preparatory High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Preparatory High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Madison, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison?
Besides James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison also operates Madison County Central School (828 students), Madison County High School (464 students), and Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc (397 students). See the Madison district page for the complete list.