- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Madison #1 Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison #1 Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040450000355
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison #1 Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- #71 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison #1 Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison #1 Elementary School ranks #71 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Madison Elementary District (4270) · Arizona
NCES ID 040450000355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Madison #1 Elementary School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 040450000355 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 19.4:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Richard Simis School (976 students)
Madison #1 Elementary School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Madison #1 Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Richar
Madison Richard Simis School
976 students
- This school
Madison #1 Elementary School
874 students
- Madison Meadow
Madison Meadows School
846 students
- Madison Tradit
Madison Traditional Academy
760 students
- Madison Rose L
Madison Rose Lane School
689 students
- Madison Height
Madison Heights Elementary School
630 students
What this shows Madison #1 Elementary School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison #1 Elementary School compares
Madison #1 Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 50% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Arizona - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$10,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 874 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 33.3%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Madison #1 Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Elementary District (4270) reports $10,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison #1 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Richard Simis School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Meadows School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Traditional Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Rose Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison #1 Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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Catalina Ventura School
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
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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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison #1 Elementary School
How many students attend Madison #1 Elementary School?
Madison #1 Elementary School has 874 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison #1 Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison #1 Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison #1 Elementary School?
24.0% of students at Madison #1 Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison #1 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison #1 Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison #1 Elementary School?
Madison #1 Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison #1 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison #1 Elementary School ranks #71 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Elementary District (4270)?
Besides Madison #1 Elementary School, Madison Elementary District (4270) also operates Madison Richard Simis School (976 students), Madison Meadows School (846 students), and Madison Traditional Academy (760 students). See the Madison Elementary District (4270) district page for the complete list.