Enrollment
397
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, FL
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
Federal NCES profile for Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120120008526Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 0.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc ranks #1 of 3 schools in Madison, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Madison, Florida, enrolling 397 students.
At 17.3:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.8% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 397 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison also operates Madison County Central School (828 students) and Madison County High School (464 students) alongside Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc.
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 Creative Arts Academy Inc compares
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 98% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$11,771
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 79.6%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc 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 Creative Arts Academy Inc.
$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 Creative Arts Academy Inc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Central School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Madison Preparatory High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinetta Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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 (~397 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
How many students attend Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc?
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Creative Arts Academy Inc?
0.8% of students at Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc?
The largest demographic group at Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Madison, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc?
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Creative Arts Academy Inc rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc ranks #1 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 Creative Arts Academy Inc a good school?
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc earns 42/100 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 Creative Arts Academy Inc, Madison also operates Madison County Central School (828 students), Madison County High School (464 students), and James Madison Preparatory High School (180 students). See the Madison district page for the complete list.
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