Enrollment
327
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheboygan, WI
James Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551365001792
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Elementary ranks #1 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365001792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Madison Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Madison Elementary
James Madison Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, enrolling 327 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, James Madison Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of Wisconsin schools and 29% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sheboygan's public schools, it stands alongside Early Learning Center (521 students): James Madison Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 27.4:1).
Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students) and South High (1,075 students) alongside James Madison Elementary.
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 James Madison Elementary compares
James Madison Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 40.1%
Asian 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, James Madison Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheboygan Area School District, which includes James Madison Elementary.
$13,944
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 James Madison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Sheboygan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
521 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Country Academy - Charter
Standard public school
447 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
337 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Madison Elementary
How many students attend James Madison Elementary?
James Madison Elementary has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheboygan, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 James Madison Elementary?
52.9% of students at James Madison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Elementary is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Elementary?
James Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Madison Elementary rank among schools in Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Elementary ranks #1 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sheboygan on the city page.
Is James Madison Elementary a good school?
James Madison Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin 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 Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides James Madison Elementary, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), South High (1,075 students), and Horace Mann Middle (617 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.
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