Enrollment
195
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madrid, IA
Madrid High School
Federal NCES profile for Madrid High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191818001040
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrid High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Madrid · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrid High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrid High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Madrid, IA.
School address
District: Madrid Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191818001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madrid High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madrid High School
Madrid High School is a mid-sized high school in Madrid, Iowa, enrolling 195 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 195 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Madrid Comm School District also operates Madrid Elementary School (259 students) and Madrid Junior High School (151 students) alongside Madrid High 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 Madrid High School compares
Madrid High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Madrid High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madrid Comm School District, which includes Madrid High School.
$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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madrid Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madrid Elementary Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrid High School'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
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madrid High School
How many students attend Madrid High School?
Madrid High School has 195 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madrid, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrid High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrid High School is 12.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 High School?
25.2% of students at Madrid High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrid High School?
The largest demographic group at Madrid High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Madrid, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrid High School?
Madrid High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madrid High School rank among public schools in Madrid?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrid High School ranks #3 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 High School a good school?
Madrid High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa 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 Madrid Comm School District?
Besides Madrid High School, Madrid Comm School District also operates Madrid Elementary School (259 students), Madrid Junior High School (151 students), and Madrid Elementary Preschool (23 students). See the Madrid Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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