- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, ME
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231456000567
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Maine
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madison, ME.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
239 on latest CCD 231456000567 · Madison, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 10:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Area Memorial H S (184 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Madison. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Madison Elementary School
239 students
- Madison Area M
Madison Area Memorial H S
184 students
- Madison Junior
Madison Junior High School
152 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary School vs Maine and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 89% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maine - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$21,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 59/Msad 59 reports $21,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Area Memorial H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 10:1, which is 10% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 36% 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?
64.4% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madison, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 59/Msad 59?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Rsu 59/Msad 59 also operates Madison Area Memorial H S (184 students) and Madison Junior High School (152 students). See the Rsu 59/Msad 59 district page for the complete list.