- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manitowoc, WI
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550861000977
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Madison Elementary shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 550861000977 · Manitowoc, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 13.5:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,385 students)
Madison Elementary shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 19.7 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
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,385 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
566 students
- Wilson Middle 478
Wilson Middle
478 students
- Franklin Eleme 356
Franklin Elementary
356 students
- Jefferson Elem 344
Jefferson Elementary
344 students
- This school 202
Madison Elementary
202 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 202 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Manitowoc School District reports $14,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher 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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Manitowoc
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 14:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
232 students 11:1 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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manitowoc, WI. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 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?
55.3% 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 59.4% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manitowoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Manitowoc School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students), Washington Middle (566 students), and Wilson Middle (478 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.