Enrollment
23
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madrid, IA
Madrid Elementary Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Madrid Elementary Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191818002276
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrid Elementary Preschool earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Madrid · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrid Elementary Preschool has class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrid Elementary Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Madrid, IA.
School address
District: Madrid Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191818002276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madrid Elementary Preschool compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madrid Elementary Preschool
Madrid Elementary Preschool is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Madrid, Iowa, enrolling 23 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Iowa average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Iowa schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Madrid Comm School District also operates Madrid Elementary School (259 students) and Madrid High School (195 students) alongside Madrid Elementary 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 Madrid Elementary Preschool compares
Madrid Elementary Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Iowa - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Madrid Elementary Preschool is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madrid Comm School District, which includes Madrid Elementary Preschool.
$12,493
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 57.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Madrid Elementary Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madrid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madrid Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrid Elementary Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~23 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madrid Elementary Preschool
How many students attend Madrid Elementary Preschool?
Madrid Elementary Preschool has 23 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madrid, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrid Elementary Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrid Elementary Preschool is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Madrid Elementary Preschool?
18.8% of students at Madrid Elementary Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrid Elementary Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Madrid Elementary Preschool is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Madrid, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrid Elementary Preschool?
Madrid Elementary Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Madrid Elementary Preschool rank among public schools in Madrid?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrid Elementary Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Madrid, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madrid on the city page.
Is Madrid Elementary Preschool a good school?
Madrid Elementary Preschool earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. 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 Madrid Comm School District?
Besides Madrid Elementary Preschool, Madrid Comm School District also operates Madrid Elementary School (259 students), Madrid High School (195 students), and Madrid Junior High School (151 students). See the Madrid Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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