- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530825001396
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Madison Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 530825001396 · Spokane, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 10.9:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Madison Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.4 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
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
North Central High School
1,647 students
- Ferris High Sc
Ferris High School
1,644 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
1,498 students
- Shadle Park Hi
Shadle Park High School
1,445 students
- This school 250
Madison Elementary
250 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary compares
Madison Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 15.6%
Asian 6.4%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Spokane
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Libby Center
Special-education school
305 students 9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative education program
40 students 20:1 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% 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?
61.3% 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 White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Spokane, 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 Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students), North Central High School (1,647 students), and Ferris High School (1,644 students). See the Spokane School District district page for the complete list.