Enrollment
180
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 120120008247 Charter school
James Madison Preparatory High School — Madison, FL
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Madison Preparatory High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
James Madison Preparatory High School reports 180 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 180 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Madison spends $13,102 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.9% from the state, and 31.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Madison Preparatory High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,102
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 180 Top 16% in Florida — larger than 84% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 120120008247
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 180:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison, which includes James Madison Preparatory High School.
$13,102
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 48.9%
Federal 31.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School is 19.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MADISON, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Preparatory High School?
James Madison Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.