Enrollment
117
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wakarusa, IN
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180876001447
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wakarusa · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wakarusa, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a small elementary school in Wakarusa, Indiana, enrolling 117 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 117 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wakarusa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wakarusa Elementary School (534 students): Madison Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 16.7:1).
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students) and Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students) alongside Madison Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Madison Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, which includes Madison Elementary School.
$10,274
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.9%
Federal 9.3%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Wakarusa
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~117 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 117 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wakarusa, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% lower 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 Elementary School?
27.5% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Wakarusa, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Wakarusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wakarusa, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wakarusa on the city page.
Is Madison Elementary School a good school?
Madison Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.
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