- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stevens Point, 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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551449001874
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
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 near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- 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 Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Madison Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 551449001874 · Stevens Point, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 12:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Madison Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.2 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
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- This school 360
Madison Elementary
360 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 360 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,909
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Center
Standard public school
373 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Bannach Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Mcdill Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 15:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
276 students 13.1:1 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stevens Point, WI. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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?
43.5% 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 67.8% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
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 elementary schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.