Enrollment
295
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Elementary
Madison Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marshfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marshfield's public schools, it stands alongside Grant Elementary (554 students): Madison Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 15.4:1).
Marshfield Unified School District also operates Marshfield High (1,181 students) and Grant Elementary (554 students) alongside Madison Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison Elementary compares
Madison Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshfield Unified School District, which includes Madison Elementary.
$14,070
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Madison Elementary a good school?
Madison Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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