- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Highlands, CA
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133205102
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in North Highlands · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in North Highlands, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133205102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Madison Elementary grew from 706 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 29.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 060133205102 · North Highlands, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 26:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Madison Elementary grew from 706 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 29.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 754
Madison Elementary
754 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary compares
Madison Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
Asian 21.0%
White 10.6%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in North Highlands
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Frederick Joyce Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Village Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Kohler Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Warren a. Allison Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 students per teacher
Sierra View Elementary
Standard public school
318 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 754 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Highlands, CA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary?
85.4% of students at Madison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in North Highlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Highlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in North Highlands, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Highlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Madison Elementary, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.