- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Madison County Central School shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 802 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 120120003731 · Madison, FL Other · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 16.9:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County High School (464 students)
Madison County Central School shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 802 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Madison County Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Madison County Central School
828 students
- Madison County
Madison County High School
464 students
- Madison Creati
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
397 students
- James Madison 180
James Madison Preparatory High School
180 students
- Lee Elementary 163
Lee Elementary School
163 students
- Pinetta Elemen 121
Pinetta Elementary School
121 students
What this shows Madison County Central School reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison County Central School compares
Madison County Central School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Madison reports $11,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~828 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.