- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, NE
Madison Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Madison Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317323002287
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Preschool earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Preschool has class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Madison, NE.
School address
District: Madison Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317323002287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Madison Preschool grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 317323002287 · Madison, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 27.5:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elementary School (248 students)
Madison Preschool grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Madison Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
248 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
162 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
115 students
- This school 55
Madison Preschool
55 students
What this shows Madison Preschool reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Preschool compares
Madison Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 104% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 8% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 104% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 28 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 50.9%
White 40.0%
Asian 9.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Madison Preschool is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~55 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Preschool
How many students attend Madison Preschool?
Madison Preschool has 55 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, NE. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Preschool is 27.5:1, which is 104% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Preschool?
28.4% of students at Madison Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Madison Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Madison, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Preschool?
Madison Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Preschool rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Preschool ranks #4 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 Preschool, Madison Public Schools also operates Madison Elementary School (248 students), Madison High School (162 students), and Madison Middle School (115 students). See the Madison Public Schools district page for the complete list.