- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469702730
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #62 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #62 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469702730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Madison Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 390469702730 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 19.3:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students)
Madison Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groveport Madi
Groveport Madison High School
1,863 students
- Sedalia Elemen 530
Sedalia Elementary
530 students
- Dunloe Element 510
Dunloe Elementary School
510 students
- Glendening Ele 504
Glendening Elementary School
504 students
- Asbury Element 503
Asbury Elementary School
503 students
- This school 348
Madison Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 348 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 101% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$14,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.3%
White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Groveport Madison Local reports $14,810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveport Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunloe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendening Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asbury Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary School?
63.5% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is African American at 48.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #62 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Groveport Madison Local?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students), Sedalia Elementary (530 students), and Dunloe Elementary School (510 students). See the Groveport Madison Local district page for the complete list.