Enrollment
248
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, NE
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317323001205
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Madison, NE.
School address
District: Madison Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317323001205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, Nebraska, enrolling 248 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 51.4% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (24%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison Public Schools also operates Madison High School (162 students) and Madison Middle School (115 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 66% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 124 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
White 24.2%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Public Schools, which includes Madison Elementary School.
$15,723
Per student
-11%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 11.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~248 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 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Madison, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, 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 Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Madison, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Madison Elementary School a good school?
Madison Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Madison Public Schools?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Madison Public Schools also operates Madison High School (162 students), Madison Middle School (115 students), and Madison Preschool (55 students). See the Madison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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