- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davenport, IA
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190858000477
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Madison Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 190858000477 · Davenport, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 10.6:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,304 students)
Madison Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,304 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,288 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,190 students
- Sudlow Interme
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- This school 318
Madison Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 91% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Iowa - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.0%
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
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
White 22.3%
Two or More 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davenport Comm School District reports $13,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Davenport
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davenport, IA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students), Central High School (1,288 students), and North High School (1,190 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.