Enrollment
151
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, MN
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270012503017
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Madison, MN.
School address
District: Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012503017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, Minnesota, enrolling 151 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.6% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 151 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools also operates Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary (380 students) and Appleton Elementary (230 students) alongside Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary.
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-Marietta-Nassau Elementary compares
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools, which includes Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary.
$14,428
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 65.7%
Federal 9.4%
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-Marietta-Nassau Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Appleton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary
How many students attend Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary?
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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-Marietta-Nassau Elementary?
43.6% of students at Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Madison, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary?
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Madison, MN. 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-Marietta-Nassau Elementary a good school?
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota 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 Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?
Besides Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary, Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools also operates Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary (380 students), Appleton Elementary (230 students), and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School (129 students). See the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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