Enrollment
477
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lombard, IL
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172346000107
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 477
- students enrolled
Madison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Lombard Sd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 172346000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lombard, Illinois, enrolling 477 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 477 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lombard Sd 44 spends $22,524 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lombard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westmore Elem School (432 students): Madison Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Lombard Sd 44 also operates Glenn Westlake Middle School (935 students) and Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School (381 students) alongside Madison Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,524
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 477 Top 34% in Illinois - larger than 66% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172346000107
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 12.2%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lombard Sd 44, which includes Madison Elementary School.
$22,524
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 25.8%
Federal 6.0%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Westlake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Lane Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Lombard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Westmore Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 14:1 students per teacher
Schafer Elem School
Standard public school
354 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Manor Hill Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Standard public school
245 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lombard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Lombard, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lombard?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lombard on the city page.
Is Madison Elementary School a good school?
Madison Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. 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 Lombard Sd 44?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Lombard Sd 44 also operates Glenn Westlake Middle School (935 students), Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School (381 students), and Butterfield Elem School (293 students). See the Lombard Sd 44 district page for the complete list.