Enrollment
257
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551599002085
Madison Elementary — Wauwatosa, WI
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Madison Elementary reports 257 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Wisconsin average and 48% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 257 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wauwatosa School District spends $15,937 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.6% from local sources (property taxes), 26.6% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,937
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 257 Top 41% in Wisconsin — larger than 59% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.7% -31% vs state
NCES ID 551599002085
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 257:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauwatosa School District, which includes Madison Elementary.
$15,937
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.6%
Federal 7.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
Similar other schools in Wauwatosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Underwood Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 12:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
285 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 257 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.