Enrollment
403
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, KY
Madison Kindergarten Academy
Federal NCES profile for Madison Kindergarten Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210372002392
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Kindergarten Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Kindergarten Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Kindergarten Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Richmond, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372002392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Kindergarten Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Kindergarten Academy
Madison Kindergarten Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond, Kentucky, enrolling 403 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.4% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #439, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Richmond's public schools, it stands alongside Kirksville Elementary School (662 students): Madison Kindergarten Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 18.4:1).
Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students) and Madison Southern High School (1,224 students) alongside Madison Kindergarten Academy.
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 Kindergarten Academy compares
Madison Kindergarten Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$11,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 403 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
White 68.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 7.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Madison Kindergarten Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Madison Kindergarten Academy.
$11,762
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 49.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 Kindergarten Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Kindergarten Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kirksville Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Boonesborough Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 15:1 students per teacher
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
15 students 2.5:1 students per teacher
Bellevue Transitional School
Alternative education program
11 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Kindergarten Academy
How many students attend Madison Kindergarten Academy?
Madison Kindergarten Academy has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Kindergarten Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Kindergarten Academy is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Kindergarten Academy?
57.4% of students at Madison Kindergarten Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Kindergarten Academy?
The largest demographic group at Madison Kindergarten Academy is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Kindergarten Academy?
Madison Kindergarten Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Kindergarten Academy rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Kindergarten Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Richmond, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Madison Kindergarten Academy a good school?
Madison Kindergarten Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky 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 County?
Besides Madison Kindergarten Academy, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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