Enrollment
711
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, OH
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390461202444
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461202444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Middletown, Ohio, enrolling 711 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 711 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 581 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #434, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 711 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Middletown's public schools, it stands alongside Middletown Middle School (972 students): Madison Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 19.4:1).
Madison Local also operates Madison High School (438 students) and Madison Junior High (342 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 711 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 87.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Madison Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Local, which includes Madison Elementary School.
$12,821
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 46.7%
Federal 13.1%
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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Middletown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Middletown Middle School
Standard public school
972 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Amanda Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Creekview Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Middletown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Madison Elementary School a good school?
Madison Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. 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 Local?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Madison Local also operates Madison High School (438 students) and Madison Junior High (342 students). See the Madison Local district page for the complete list.
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