Enrollment
474
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huron, SD
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
Federal NCES profile for Madison 2-3 Center - 19, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 463548001369
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Huron · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 has class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison 2-3 Center - 19 ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Huron, SD.
School address
District: Huron School District 02-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463548001369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison 2-3 Center - 19 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison 2-3 Center - 19
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 is a higher-need, large elementary school in Huron, South Dakota, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 52.4% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 474 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #11.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Huron's elementary schools, it stands alongside Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 (467 students): Madison 2-3 Center - 19 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.1:1).
Huron School District 02-2 also operates Huron High School - 01 (852 students) and Huron Middle School - 02 (716 students) alongside Madison 2-3 Center - 19.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison 2-3 Center - 19 compares
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 82% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$11,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 36.7%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Madison 2-3 Center - 19 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron School District 02-2, which includes Madison 2-3 Center - 19.
$11,193
Per student
-17%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 42.5%
Federal 21.6%
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.
How Madison 2-3 Center - 19 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huron Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington 4-5 Center - 20 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Our Home Asap - 12 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison 2-3 Center - 19's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Huron
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
Standard public school
18 students 18:1 students per teacher
Huron Colony Elementary - 13
Standard public school
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison 2-3 Center - 19
How many students attend Madison 2-3 Center - 19?
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huron, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison 2-3 Center - 19?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison 2-3 Center - 19 is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison 2-3 Center - 19?
52.4% of students at Madison 2-3 Center - 19 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison 2-3 Center - 19?
The largest demographic group at Madison 2-3 Center - 19 is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in Huron, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison 2-3 Center - 19?
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison 2-3 Center - 19 rank among elementary schools in Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison 2-3 Center - 19 ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Huron, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huron on the city page.
Is Madison 2-3 Center - 19 a good school?
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Huron School District 02-2?
Besides Madison 2-3 Center - 19, Huron School District 02-2 also operates Huron High School - 01 (852 students), Huron Middle School - 02 (716 students), and Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 (467 students). See the Huron School District 02-2 district page for the complete list.
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