- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muscatine, IA
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192013001189
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Muscatine · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Muscatine, IA.
School address
District: Muscatine Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192013001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Madison Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 192013001189 · Muscatine, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 13.3:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscatine High School (1,380 students)
Madison Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 28.8 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
- Muscatine High
Muscatine High School
1,380 students
- Susan Clark Ju 544
Susan Clark Junior High
544 students
- Jefferson Elem 441
Jefferson Elementary School
441 students
- Mckinley Eleme 394
Mckinley Elementary School
394 students
- This school 372
Madison Elementary School
372 students
- Grant Elementa 300
Grant Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$12,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscatine Comm School District reports $12,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan Clark Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Muscatine
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
293 students 17.2:1 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muscatine, IA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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?
49.4% 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 White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Muscatine, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Muscatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Muscatine, 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 Muscatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscatine Comm School District?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Muscatine Comm School District also operates Muscatine High School (1,380 students), Susan Clark Junior High (544 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (441 students). See the Muscatine Comm School District district page for the complete list.