- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallulah, LA
Madison High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220105000780
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Tallulah · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tallulah, LA.
School address
District: Madison Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220105000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Madison High School shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220105000780 · Tallulah, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 9.3:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tallulah Elementary School (295 students)
Madison High School shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Madison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tallulah Eleme
Tallulah Elementary School
295 students
- This school
Madison High School
280 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary School
264 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
238 students
- Christian Acre 56
Christian Acres Alternative School
56 students
What this shows Madison High School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison High School compares
Madison High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 4% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$18,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.4%
White 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Madison High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Madison Parish reports $18,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christian Acres Alternative School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Tallulah
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison High School
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallulah, LA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High School is 9.3:1, which is 45% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 41% 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 School?
87.9% of students at Madison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison High School is African American at 95.4% of enrollment, in Tallulah, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High School?
Madison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 High School rank among schools in Tallulah?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tallulah, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallulah on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Parish?
Besides Madison High School, Madison Parish also operates Tallulah Elementary School (295 students), Wright Elementary School (264 students), and Madison Middle School (238 students). See the Madison Parish district page for the complete list.