At a glance
Reported students
467
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
696
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts: 467 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Ocala. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Marion. NCES reports 467 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, below the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.9%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black15.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Marion
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sparr Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
Wyomina Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
502 reported students
Fessenden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Ina A.colen Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
546 reported students
Eighth Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Anthony Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
351 reported students
Public schools near Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr N H Jones Elementary School Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 789 | 0.7 mi |
| Eighth Street Elementary School Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 381 | 1.3 mi |
| Wyomina Park Elementary School Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 502 | 1.7 mi |
| College Park Elementary School Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 873 | 2 mi |
| Student Services/Ese Elementary · Marion | KG–08 | 7 | 2.2 mi |
| Marion Elearning Elementary · Marion | KG–05 | 0 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
What grades does Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts serve?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Marion.
How many students attend Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts reported 467 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 467 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in?
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is part of Marion, based in Ocala, FL, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr N H Jones Elementary School (0.7 mi), Eighth Street Elementary School (1.3 mi), Wyomina Park Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.