- Enrollment
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CA
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062250002741
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250002741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Madison Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 062250002741 · Lakewood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 27.1:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Polytechnic High (3,890 students)
Madison Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.5 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
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
3,890 students
- Millikan High
Millikan High
3,408 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
3,349 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
2,305 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
2,272 students
- This school 406
Madison Elementary
406 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 406 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$18,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 18.3%
Asian 15.3%
White 10.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach Unified reports $18,419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millikan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 3,408
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,349
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakewood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Intensive Learning Center
Standard public school
646 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 23:1 students per teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Riley Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Craig Williams Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Palms Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 21:1 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary?
39.7% 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 44.0% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach Unified?
Besides Madison Elementary, Long Beach Unified also operates Polytechnic High (3,890 students), Millikan High (3,408 students), and Wilson High (3,349 students). See the Long Beach Unified district page for the complete list.