Enrollment
146
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Allis, WI
Madison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551626002115
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 11
- schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- 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 #1 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+49% 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 West Allis, Wisconsin, enrolling 146 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among West Allis's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elementary (393 students): Madison Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 14.6:1).
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students) and Central High (961 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,812
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which includes Madison Elementary.
$13,812
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in West Allis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Walker Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 13:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
267 students 15.7:1 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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Allis, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 12.2:1, 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?
57.5% of students at Madison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary ranks #1 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Allis on the city page.
Is Madison Elementary a good school?
Madison Elementary earns 59/100 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 West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides Madison Elementary, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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