- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rahway, NJ
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341353005644
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Rahway · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rahway, NJ.
School address
District: Rahway Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341353005644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Madison Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 341353005644 · Rahway, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 13.2:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Rahway High School (1,286 students)
Madison Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rahway High Sc
Rahway High School
1,286 students
- Rahway 7th & 8
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
701 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
658 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
608 students
- Grover Clevela 453
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
453 students
- This school 384
Madison Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 384 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▲ 14% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
African American 24.2%
White 22.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rahway Public School District reports $22,561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rahway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary School?
33.6% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Rahway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Rahway?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rahway, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rahway on the city page.
What other schools are in Rahway Public School District?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Rahway Public School District also operates Rahway High School (1,286 students), Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy (701 students), and Franklin Elementary School (658 students). See the Rahway Public School District district page for the complete list.