Enrollment
203
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olympia, WA
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530618000929
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olympia, Washington, enrolling 203 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 203 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Olympia's public schools, it stands alongside Griffin School (585 students): Madison Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 17.7:1).
Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students) and Capital High School (1,322 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 35% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$16,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 8.4%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olympia School District, which includes Madison Elementary School.
$16,521
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Olympia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Griffin School
Standard public school
585 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
East Olympia Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative education program
345 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Touchstone
Standard public school
2 students 2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~203 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 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olympia, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% 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?
29.4% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Elementary School rank among schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olympia on the city page.
Is Madison Elementary School a good school?
Madison Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington 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 Olympia School District?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.
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