- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Cloud, MN
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273351001487
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Madison Elementary held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 273351001487 · Saint Cloud, MN Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 21.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Technical Senior High (1,561 students)
Madison Elementary held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Technical Seni
Technical Senior High
1,561 students
- Apollo Senior
Apollo Senior High
1,264 students
- Oak Hill Commu
Oak Hill Community Elementary
878 students
- South Junior H
South Junior High
831 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High
720 students
- This school
Madison Elementary
704 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary compares
Madison Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.8%
White 30.7%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Cloud Public School District reports $16,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apollo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary?
66.3% of students at Madison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary is African American at 41.8% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Saint Cloud, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, St. Cloud Public School District also operates Technical Senior High (1,561 students), Apollo Senior High (1,264 students), and Oak Hill Community Elementary (878 students). See the St. Cloud Public School District district page for the complete list.