Enrollment
769
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, IN
Madison Consolidated High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Consolidated High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180612001090
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Consolidated High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Consolidated High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Consolidated High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Madison, IN.
School address
District: Madison Consolidated Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180612001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Consolidated High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Consolidated High School
Madison Consolidated High School is a large high school in Madison, Indiana, enrolling 769 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 769 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 382 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison Consolidated Schools also operates Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch (728 students) and Anderson Elementary School (489 students) alongside Madison Consolidated High School.
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 Consolidated High School compares
Madison Consolidated High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.1%
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
$11,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Madison Consolidated High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Consolidated Schools, which includes Madison Consolidated High School.
$11,786
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 51.1%
Federal 16.8%
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.
How Madison Consolidated High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lydia Middleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rykers' Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deputy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Consolidated High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~769 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Consolidated High School
How many students attend Madison Consolidated High School?
Madison Consolidated High School has 769 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Consolidated High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Consolidated High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Consolidated High School?
40.7% of students at Madison Consolidated High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Consolidated High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Consolidated High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Madison, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Consolidated High School?
Madison Consolidated High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Consolidated High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Consolidated High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Madison, IN. 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.
Is Madison Consolidated High School a good school?
Madison Consolidated High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Consolidated Schools?
Besides Madison Consolidated High School, Madison Consolidated Schools also operates Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch (728 students), Anderson Elementary School (489 students), and Lydia Middleton Elementary School (333 students). See the Madison Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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