- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, MS
Madison Crossing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Crossing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280279001290
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Crossing Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Crossing Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Crossing Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Canton, MS.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279001290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Madison Crossing Elementary held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280279001290 · Canton, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 15.9:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High School (1,411 students)
Madison Crossing Elementary held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Madison Crossing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High School
1,411 students
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
1,260 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
1,180 students
- Germantown Mid
Germantown Middle School
1,008 students
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
995 students
- This school
Madison Crossing Elementary
761 students
What this shows Madison Crossing Elementary reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Crossing Elementary compares
Madison Crossing Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 49% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Madison Crossing Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Co School Dist reports $12,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Crossing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Germantown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Crossing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Crossing Elementary
How many students attend Madison Crossing Elementary?
Madison Crossing Elementary has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Crossing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Crossing Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Crossing Elementary?
40.8% of students at Madison Crossing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Crossing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madison Crossing Elementary is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Canton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Crossing Elementary?
Madison Crossing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Crossing Elementary rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Crossing Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Canton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Madison Crossing Elementary, Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students), Madison Central High School (1,260 students), and Madison Middle School (1,180 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.