- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Madison Elementary School grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 317323001205 · Madison, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison High School (162 students)
Madison Elementary School grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Madison Elementary School
248 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
162 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
115 students
- Madison Presch 55
Madison Preschool
55 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Madison Public Schools reports $16,239 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 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
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), up 14.
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, 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 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.
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.