- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madelia, MN
Madelia Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Madelia Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271857000860
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madelia Secondary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
Madelia Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Madelia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271857000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Madelia Secondary grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 271857000860 · Madelia, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14.7:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Madelia Elementary (352 students)
Madelia Secondary grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Madelia Secondary compares
Madelia Secondary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Madelia Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Madelia Public School District reports $14,985 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madelia Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madelia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madelia Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madelia Secondary
How many students attend Madelia Secondary?
Madelia Secondary has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madelia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madelia Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madelia Secondary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madelia Secondary?
41.5% of students at Madelia Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madelia Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Madelia Secondary is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Madelia, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madelia Secondary?
Madelia Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Madelia Public School District?
Besides Madelia Secondary, Madelia Public School District also operates Madelia Elementary (352 students). See the Madelia Public School District district page for the complete list.