- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120120008526 · Madison, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
397 enr · 17.3:1 · 0.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County Central School (828 students)
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison County
Madison County Central School
828 students
- Madison County
Madison County High School
464 students
- This school
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 Creative Arts Academy Inc reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc compares
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,877
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
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.
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
District finance for Madison reports $11,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~397 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.