- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison Heights, VA
Madison Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510021000010
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Heights Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Madison Heights, VA.
School address
District: Amherst County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510021000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Madison Heights Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510021000010 · Madison Heights, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 13.2:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst County High (1,240 students)
Madison Heights Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Madison Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst County
Amherst County High
1,240 students
- Monelison Midd 469
Monelison Middle
469 students
- This school 449
Madison Heights Elementary
449 students
- Amelon Element 415
Amelon Elementary
415 students
- Amherst Middle 371
Amherst Middle
371 students
- Amherst Elemen 307
Amherst Elementary
307 students
What this shows Madison Heights Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Heights Elementary compares
Madison Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 28.3%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Madison Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst County Public Schools reports $14,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monelison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amelon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Madison Heights
2 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Heights Elementary
How many students attend Madison Heights Elementary?
Madison Heights Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Heights Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Heights Elementary?
77.3% of students at Madison Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madison Heights Elementary is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Heights Elementary?
Madison Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Heights Elementary rank among schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Madison Heights, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Amherst County Public Schools?
Besides Madison Heights Elementary, Amherst County Public Schools also operates Amherst County High (1,240 students), Monelison Middle (469 students), and Amelon Elementary (415 students). See the Amherst County Public Schools district page for the complete list.