Enrollment
365
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, VA
Madison Primary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510237000973
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Primary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Primary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Madison, VA.
School address
District: Madison County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510237000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Primary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Primary
Madison Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, Virginia, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 337 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #295, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County Public Schools also operates Madison County High (530 students) and William H. Wetsel Middle (356 students) alongside Madison Primary.
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 Primary compares
Madison Primary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,719
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 75.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 6.6%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Madison Primary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County Public Schools, which includes Madison Primary.
$14,719
Per student
+0%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 40.6%
Federal 19.0%
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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William H. Wetsel Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Yowell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Primary
How many students attend Madison Primary?
Madison Primary has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Primary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Primary?
81.4% of students at Madison Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Primary?
The largest demographic group at Madison Primary is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Madison, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Primary?
Madison Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Primary rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Madison, VA. 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 Primary a good school?
Madison Primary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Madison Primary, Madison County Public Schools also operates Madison County High (530 students), William H. Wetsel Middle (356 students), and Waverly Yowell Elementary (334 students). See the Madison County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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