Enrollment
55
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+104% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Preschool compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Preschool
Madison Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Madison, Nebraska, enrolling 55 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Nebraska schools and 104% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.4% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 55 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 28 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 High School (162 students) alongside Madison Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Madison Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Public Schools, which includes Madison Preschool.
$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 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
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other 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 (~55 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Madison Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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