Enrollment
162
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, NE
Madison High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317323001206
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Madison, NE.
School address
District: Madison Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317323001206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison High School
Madison High School is a mid-sized high school in Madison, Nebraska, enrolling 162 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 162 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 81 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison Public Schools also operates Madison Elementary School (248 students) and Madison Middle School (115 students) alongside Madison 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 High School compares
Madison High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 44% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 23% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$15,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
White 20.4%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Madison High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Public Schools, which includes Madison High School.
$15,723
Per student
-11%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 11.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison High School
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School has 162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High School is 10.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 36% 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?
44.4% of students at Madison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Madison, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High School?
Madison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Madison, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Madison High School a good school?
Madison High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Nebraska 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 Public Schools?
Besides Madison High School, Madison Public Schools also operates Madison Elementary School (248 students), Madison Middle School (115 students), and Madison Preschool (55 students). See the Madison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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