Enrollment
828
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, FL
Madison County Central School
Federal NCES profile for Madison County Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120120003731
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison County Central School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison County Central School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison County Central School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Madison, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison County Central School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison County Central School
Madison County Central School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, Florida, enrolling 828 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 79.9% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 828 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 553 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #418, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 828 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 316 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 828 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Madison also operates Madison County High School (464 students) and Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc (397 students) alongside Madison County Central 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 County Central School compares
Madison County Central School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 28% | - | - |
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.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$11,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 828 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 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
African American 67.1%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Madison County Central School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison, which includes Madison County Central School.
$11,771
Per student
+5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Madison County Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Madison Preparatory High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinetta Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison County Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~828 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison County Central School
How many students attend Madison County Central School?
Madison County Central School has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison County Central School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 County Central School?
79.9% of students at Madison County Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison County Central School?
The largest demographic group at Madison County Central School is African American at 67.1% of enrollment, in Madison, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison County Central School?
Madison County Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 County Central School rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison County Central School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Madison, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Madison County Central School a good school?
Madison County Central School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida 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?
Besides Madison County Central School, Madison also operates Madison County High School (464 students), Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc (397 students), and James Madison Preparatory High School (180 students). See the Madison district page for the complete list.
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