- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshfield, WI
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550882001019
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- 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 #2 of 5 schools in Marshfield, WI.
School address
District: Marshfield Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550882001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Madison Elementary held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550882001019 · Marshfield, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.3:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (1,181 students)
Madison Elementary held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.6 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
- Marshfield Hig
Marshfield High
1,181 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
554 students
- Marshfield Mid
Marshfield Middle
537 students
- Washington Ele 316
Washington Elementary
316 students
- This school 295
Madison Elementary
295 students
- Lincoln Elemen 281
Lincoln Elementary
281 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary compares
Madison Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,667
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Madison Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Marshfield Unified School District reports $13,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | 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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Marshfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
316 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Marshfield K4
Standard public school
158 students 39.5:1 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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?
50.4% 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 82.4% of enrollment, in Marshfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Marshfield, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield Unified School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, Marshfield Unified School District also operates Marshfield High (1,181 students), Grant Elementary (554 students), and Marshfield Middle (537 students). See the Marshfield Unified School District district page for the complete list.