- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317323001206
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 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 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 61
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Madison High School held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 317323001206 · Madison, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 10.1:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elementary School (248 students)
Madison High School held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Madison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
248 students
- This school
Madison High School
162 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
115 students
- Madison Presch 55
Madison Preschool
55 students
What this shows Madison High School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison High School compares
Madison High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Madison Public Schools reports $16,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 61/100 (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 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.
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.