- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, MO
Madison High
Federal NCES profile for Madison High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291984001055
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madison, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Madison High held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 291984001055 · Madison, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 11.6:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elem. (96 students)
Madison High held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Madison High compares
Madison High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Madison High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Madison C-3 reports $13,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~81 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison High
How many students attend Madison High?
Madison High has 81 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, MO. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 High?
34.6% of students at Madison High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison High?
The largest demographic group at Madison High is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Madison, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High?
Madison High 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 High rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madison, MO. 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 C-3?
Besides Madison High, Madison C-3 also operates Madison Elem. (96 students). See the Madison C-3 district page for the complete list.