- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, WA
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530540000812
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Madison Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530540000812 · Mount Vernon, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.6:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
Madison Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,849 students
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- This school 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- Jefferson Elem 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- Harriet Rowley 440
Harriet Rowley
440 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary compares
Madison Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Washington - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 78.9%
White 18.9%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Madison Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harriet Rowley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Vernon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harriet Rowley
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Conway School District 317
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Little Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 11.4:1 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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?
57.8% of students at Madison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 rank among elementary schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), La Venture Middle School (663 students), and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.