- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Holland, IL
Madison School
Federal NCES profile for Madison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173675003782
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in South Holland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 277
- students enrolled
Madison School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in South Holland, IL.
School address
District: South Holland Sd 151 · Illinois
NCES ID 173675003782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Madison School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 173675003782 · South Holland, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 12:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Coolidge Middle School (460 students)
Madison School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.1 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
- Coolidge Middl
Coolidge Middle School
460 students
- Taft School
Taft School
308 students
- This school
Madison School
277 students
- Eisenhower Sch
Eisenhower School
274 students
What this shows Madison School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison School compares
Madison School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$21,176
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Madison School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for South Holland Sd 151 reports $21,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in South Holland
3 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison School
How many students attend Madison School?
Madison School has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Holland, IL. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 African American at 64.6% of enrollment, in South Holland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison School?
Madison School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in South Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in South Holland, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in South Holland Sd 151?
Besides Madison School, South Holland Sd 151 also operates Coolidge Middle School (460 students), Taft School (308 students), and Eisenhower School (274 students). See the South Holland Sd 151 district page for the complete list.