- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Madison Primary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510237000973 · Madison, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 14.6:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County High (530 students)
Madison Primary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Madison Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison County
Madison County High
530 students
- This school
Madison Primary
365 students
- William H. Wet
William H. Wetsel Middle
356 students
- Waverly Yowell
Waverly Yowell Elementary
334 students
What this shows Madison Primary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Primary compares
Madison Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Madison County Public Schools reports $15,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~365 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.