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MADISON CO PRE SCHOOL

476 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades UG–UGNon-Charter
51
Students
Total enrolled
$11,926
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
5.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 63% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 32% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 51 students in grades UG–UG in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,926 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MADISON CO PRE SCHOOL is a small ungraded in Ridgeland, Mississippi, serving grades UG–UG with 51 students. The district invests $11,926 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MADISON CO PRE SCHOOL

51
Total Students
5.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
94%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (UG–UG) are served by this school
Gender Distribution40 male · 11 female
78%
22%
Male 78%Female 22%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility94%
National avg 52% · 48 students
Student Composition
43%
47%
White43%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black47%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280279001318

Academic Outcomes at MADISON CO PRE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 39157

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,926Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,926
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,247
Student Support$2,266
Administration$1,431
Operations$1,789
Other$1,193
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,926 spent per student, an estimated $5,283 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
49%
State government
40.6%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal programs
10.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 94% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMADISON CROSSING ELEMENTARYANN SMITH ELEMENTARYHIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
+7 more
↓
Middle
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOLGERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOLOLD TOWN MIDDLESHIRLEY D. SIMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOLMADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLRIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOLVELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelUngraded
GradesUG – UG
Location—
CountyMadison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMADISON CO SCHOOL DIST →
Phone: (601)853-1326
NCES ID: 280279001318
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ridgeland seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST
High
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
1,396 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,246 students · 10–12
100% FRL
Mid
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,154 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,035 students · KG–05
100% FRL
Mid
GERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,008 students · 06–08
100% FRL
High
RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL
968 students · 09–12
● 34 opp100% FRL
Elem
MADISON CROSSING ELEMENTARY
775 students · KG–05
● 36 opp100% FRL
Elem
ANN SMITH ELEMENTARY
746 students · PK–02
● 34 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
476 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Ungraded
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.