Enrollment
153
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wyandotte, MI
Madison School
Federal NCES profile for Madison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263654007256
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wyandotte · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wyandotte, MI.
School address
District: Wyandotte School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263654007256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison School
Madison School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wyandotte, Michigan, enrolling 153 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.5:1, Madison School is leaner than roughly 96% of Michigan schools and 69% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wyandotte School District of the City of spends $19,096 per pupil, 41% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students) and Woodrow Wilson School (869 students) alongside Madison School.
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 School compares
Madison School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 59.5%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Madison School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyandotte School District of the City of, which includes Madison School.
$19,096
Per student
+41%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison School
How many students attend Madison School?
Madison School has 153 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Wyandotte, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison School is 5.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 65% 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 School?
55.2% of students at Madison School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison School?
The largest demographic group at Madison School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Wyandotte, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison School?
Madison School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among schools in Wyandotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wyandotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wyandotte on the city page.
Is Madison School a good school?
Madison School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Wyandotte School District of the City of?
Besides Madison School, Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students), Woodrow Wilson School (869 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (473 students). See the Wyandotte School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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