Enrollment
411
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison Heights, Michigan, enrolling 411 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #213.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Madison District Public Schools spends $17,379 per pupil, 29% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Madison Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Keys Grace Academy (530 students): Madison Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 20.4:1).
Madison District Public Schools also operates Madison High School (255 students) and Wilkinson Middle School (168 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,379
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison District Public Schools, which includes Madison Elementary School.
$17,379
Per student
+29%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 19.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~411 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Madison Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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