- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ruther Glen, VA
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510066000241
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 456
- students enrolled
Madison Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510066000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Madison Elementary grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510066000241 · Ruther Glen, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.7:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Caroline High (1,315 students)
Madison Elementary grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caroline High
Caroline High
1,315 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Elementary
1,009 students
- Caroline Middl
Caroline Middle
983 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Elementary
837 students
- This school 456
Madison Elementary
456 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary compares
Madison Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $12,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caroline Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Ruther Glen
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ruther Glen, VA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary?
76.0% of students at Madison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Ruther Glen, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Madison Elementary, Caroline County Public Schools also operates Caroline High (1,315 students), Lewis and Clark Elementary (1,009 students), and Caroline Middle (983 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.