- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parkersburg, WV
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540162001162
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Parkersburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 264
- students enrolled
Madison Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Parkersburg, WV.
School address
District: Wood County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540162001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Madison Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 540162001162 · Parkersburg, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkersburg High School (1,491 students)
Madison Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkersburg Hi
Parkersburg High School
1,491 students
- Parkersburg So
Parkersburg South High School
1,373 students
- Williamstown H
Williamstown High School
676 students
- Edison Middle 551
Edison Middle School
551 students
- Williamstown E 545
Williamstown Elementary School
545 students
- This school 264
Madison Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$13,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wood County Schools reports $13,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkersburg South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parkersburg, WV. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 12% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Parkersburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 schools in Parkersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Parkersburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parkersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Wood County Schools?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Wood County Schools also operates Parkersburg High School (1,491 students), Parkersburg South High School (1,373 students), and Williamstown High School (676 students). See the Wood County Schools district page for the complete list.