Enrollment
609
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skokie, IL
Madison Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173648003761
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 609
- students enrolled
Madison Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Elem School
Madison Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Skokie, Illinois, enrolling 609 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (36%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Skokie Sd 69 spends $22,004 per pupil, 29% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Skokie's public schools, it stands alongside East Prairie Elem School (513 students): Madison Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 10.7:1).
Skokie Sd 69 also operates Lincoln Jr High School (628 students) and Thomas Edison Elem School (605 students) alongside Madison Elem 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 Elem School compares
Madison Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$22,004
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
Asian 36.1%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Madison Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skokie Sd 69, which includes Madison Elem School.
$22,004
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 29.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Skokie
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~609 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Elem School
How many students attend Madison Elem School?
Madison Elem School has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skokie, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elem School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elem School is Asian at 36.1% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elem School?
Madison Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Elem School rank among schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Skokie, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Skokie on the city page.
Is Madison Elem School a good school?
Madison Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Skokie Sd 69?
Besides Madison Elem School, Skokie Sd 69 also operates Lincoln Jr High School (628 students) and Thomas Edison Elem School (605 students). See the Skokie Sd 69 district page for the complete list.
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