Enrollment
874
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison #1 Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison #1 Elementary School
Madison #1 Elementary School is a large elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 874 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 874 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 874 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Madison Elementary District (4270) spends $10,014 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Madison #1 Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Madison Elementary District (4270) also operates Madison Richard Simis School (976 students) and Madison Meadows School (846 students) alongside Madison #1 Elementary School.
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 Madison #1 Elementary School compares
Madison #1 Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Elementary District (4270), which includes Madison #1 Elementary School.
$10,014
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 23.4%
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 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
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Madison #1 Elementary School a good school?
Madison #1 Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona 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 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.
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