- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauwatosa, WI
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551599002085
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Madison Elementary shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 551599002085 · Wauwatosa, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 11.2:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
Madison Elementary shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.1 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
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- This school 257
Madison Elementary
257 students
What this shows Madison Elementary reports 257 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$13,809
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
African American 31.1%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Madison Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Wauwatosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 16:1 students per teacher
Underwood Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
285 students 13.6:1 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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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?
26.7% 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 35.4% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Longfellow Middle (782 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.