- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dixon, IL
Madison School
Federal NCES profile for Madison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171233001483
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 323
- students enrolled
Madison School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dixon, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Madison School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 171233001483 · Dixon, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon High School (760 students)
Madison School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Madison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixon High Sch
Dixon High School
760 students
- Reagan Middle
Reagan Middle School
585 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
424 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
344 students
- This school
Madison School
323 students
What this shows Madison School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison School compares
Madison School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Madison School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dixon Usd 170 reports $15,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Dixon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison School
How many students attend Madison School?
Madison School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dixon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison School?
The largest demographic group at Madison School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Dixon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison School?
Madison School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison School rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dixon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dixon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dixon Usd 170?
Besides Madison School, Dixon Usd 170 also operates Dixon High School (760 students), Reagan Middle School (585 students), and Washington Elem School (424 students). See the Dixon Usd 170 district page for the complete list.