- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Madison Meadows School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Meadows School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040450000354
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Meadows School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools.
- #71 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Meadows School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Meadows School ranks #71 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Madison Elementary District (4270) · Arizona
NCES ID 040450000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Madison Meadows School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040450000354 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 24.9:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Richard Simis School (976 students)
Madison Meadows School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Madison Meadows School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Richar
Madison Richard Simis School
976 students
- Madison #1 Ele
Madison #1 Elementary School
874 students
- This school
Madison Meadows School
846 students
- Madison Tradit
Madison Traditional Academy
760 students
- Madison Rose L
Madison Rose Lane School
689 students
- Madison Height
Madison Heights Elementary School
630 students
What this shows Madison Meadows School reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Meadows School compares
Madison Meadows School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$10,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 846 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Madison Meadows School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Elementary District (4270) reports $10,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Meadows School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Richard Simis School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison #1 Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Traditional Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Rose Lane School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Meadows School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 (~846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Meadows School
How many students attend Madison Meadows School?
Madison Meadows School has 846 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Meadows School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Meadows School is 24.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Meadows School?
14.9% of students at Madison Meadows School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Meadows School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Meadows School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Meadows School?
Madison Meadows School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Meadows School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Meadows School ranks #71 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Elementary District (4270)?
Besides Madison Meadows School, Madison Elementary District (4270) also operates Madison Richard Simis School (976 students), Madison #1 Elementary School (874 students), and Madison Traditional Academy (760 students). See the Madison Elementary District (4270) district page for the complete list.