Enrollment
362
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flint, MI
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260031701771Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Madison Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260031701771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 362 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 47% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 96.3% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 269 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and White (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Madison Academy spends $16,825 per pupil, 25% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Flint's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dye Elementary School (559 students): Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 18:1).
Its district, Madison Academy, also runs Madison Academy High School (276 students).
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 Academy Elementarymiddle School compares
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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
African American 69.1%
White 10.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Academy, which includes Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School.
$16,825
Per student
+25%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.8%
State 83.3%
Federal 11.9%
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 Academy Elementarymiddle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Academy High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Flint
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dye Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 18:1 students per teacher
Randels Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greater Heights Academy
Standard public school
188 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Eagles Nest Academy
Standard public school
154 students 51.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
How many students attend Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School?
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School is 9.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% 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 Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School?
96.3% of students at Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School?
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School rank among elementary schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Flint on the city page.
Is Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School a good school?
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan 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 Madison Academy?
Besides Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School, Madison Academy also operates Madison Academy High School (276 students). See the Madison Academy district page for the complete list.
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