- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Janesville, WI
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550702000767
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #13 of 18
- schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #13 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Madison Elementary shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550702000767 · Janesville, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 11.8:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig High (1,400 students)
Madison Elementary shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Craig High
Craig High
1,400 students
- Parker High
Parker High
1,272 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle
747 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
587 students
- Franklin Middl 486
Franklin Middle
486 students
- This school 307
Madison Elementary
307 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary compares
Madison Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$13,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Janesville School District reports $13,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Janesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Preschool 4 Janesville
Standard public school
345 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Janesville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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?
68.4% of students at Madison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 rank among schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #13 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Janesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Marshall Middle (747 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.