At a glance
Reported students
333
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Lydia Middleton Elementary School: 333 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Lydia Middleton Elementary School
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Madison. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Madison Consolidated Schools. NCES reports 333 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 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 (88%) and multiracial (6.3%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. 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 Lydia Middleton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
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 Madison Consolidated Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
194 reported students
Anderson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
489 reported students
Deputy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
138 reported students
Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch
Middle · Grades 05–08
728 reported students
Madison Consolidated High School
High · Grades 09–12
769 reported students
Public schools near Lydia Middleton Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elementary School Elementary · Madison Consolidated Schools | PK–04 | 489 | 2.2 mi |
| Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch Middle · Madison Consolidated Schools | 05–08 | 728 | 2.3 mi |
| Milton Elementary School Elementary · Trimble County | PK–06 | 232 | 3.5 mi |
| Rykers' Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Madison Consolidated Schools | PK–04 | 194 | 3.9 mi |
| Southwestern Elementary School Elementary · Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con | PK–05 | 633 | 5.1 mi |
| Bedford Elementary School Elementary · Trimble County | PK–06 | 421 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lydia Middleton Elementary School
What grades does Lydia Middleton Elementary School serve?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Madison Consolidated Schools.
How many students attend Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School reported 333 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 327 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 333 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lydia Middleton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madison Consolidated Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lydia Middleton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lydia Middleton Elementary School in?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is part of Madison Consolidated Schools, based in Madison, IN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anderson Elementary School (2.2 mi), Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch (2.3 mi), Milton Elementary School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.