Enrollment
453
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairmount, IN
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180624001097
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Fairmount · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fairmount, IN.
School address
District: Madison-Grant United School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180624001097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairmount, Indiana, enrolling 453 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #53, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison-Grant United School Corp also operates Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 (489 students) and Park Elementary School (292 students) alongside Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High 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-Grant Jr./Sr. High School compares
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 93.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison-Grant United School Corp, which includes Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School.
$11,914
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 60.0%
Federal 13.7%
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-Grant Jr./Sr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summitville School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School
How many students attend Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School?
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairmount, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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-Grant Jr./Sr. High School?
42.4% of students at Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Fairmount, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School?
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School rank among public schools in Fairmount?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fairmount, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairmount on the city page.
Is Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School a good school?
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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-Grant United School Corp?
Besides Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School, Madison-Grant United School Corp also operates Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 (489 students), Park Elementary School (292 students), and Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 (258 students). See the Madison-Grant United School Corp district page for the complete list.
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