- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison Heights, MI
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262229008591
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI.
School address
District: Madison District Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262229008591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Madison Elementary School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 262229008591 · Madison Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 15.2:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison High School (255 students)
Madison Elementary School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Madison Elementary School
411 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
255 students
- Wilkinson Midd
Wilkinson Middle School
168 students
- Madison Distri 64
Madison District Early Childhood Education Center
64 students
- Madison Prepar 5
Madison Preparatory High School
5 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$20,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Madison District Public Schools reports $20,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilkinson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison District Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Preparatory High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other schools in Madison Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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?
77.2% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 School rank among schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison District Public Schools?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Madison District Public Schools also operates Madison High School (255 students), Wilkinson Middle School (168 students), and Madison District Early Childhood Education Center (64 students). See the Madison District Public Schools district page for the complete list.