- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, OH
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390478803022
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Madison, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390478803022 · Madison, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 20.4:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison High School (818 students)
North Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison High S
Madison High School
818 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
605 students
- This school
North Elementary School
572 students
- South Element
South Elementary School
506 students
- Madison Pre-K 129
Madison Pre-K
129 students
- Madison Online 29
Madison Online Learning Academy
29 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$12,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, North Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Local reports $12,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Pre-K | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Online Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Madison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, OH. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
38.1% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Madison, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elementary School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Madison, OH. 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.
What other schools are in Madison Local?
Besides North Elementary School, Madison Local also operates Madison High School (818 students), Madison Middle School (605 students), and South Elementary School (506 students). See the Madison Local district page for the complete list.