- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Madison Park School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040450000357
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Park School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #12 of 15
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Park School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Park School ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Madison Elementary District (4270) · Arizona
NCES ID 040450000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Madison Park School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 040450000357 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 26.4:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Richard Simis School (976 students)
Madison Park School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Madison Park 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
- Madison Meadow
Madison Meadows School
846 students
- Madison Tradit
Madison Traditional Academy
760 students
- Madison Rose L
Madison Rose Lane School
689 students
- This school
Madison Park School
528 students
What this shows Madison Park School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Park School compares
Madison Park School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 55% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.7%
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 23.3%
African American 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Madison Park 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 Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Richard Simis School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison #1 Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Meadows School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Traditional Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Rose Lane School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Park 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
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- 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
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Park School
How many students attend Madison Park School?
Madison Park School has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Park School is 26.4:1, which is 55% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Park School?
46.0% of students at Madison Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Park School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Park School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Park School?
Madison Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Park School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Park School ranks #12 of 15 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 Park School, Madison Elementary District (4270) also operates Madison Richard Simis School (976 students), Madison #1 Elementary School (874 students), and Madison Meadows School (846 students). See the Madison Elementary District (4270) district page for the complete list.