Enrollment
760
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Madison Traditional Academy
Federal NCES profile for Madison Traditional Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040450002874
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Traditional Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #17 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Traditional Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Traditional Academy ranks #17 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Madison Elementary District (4270) · Arizona
NCES ID 040450002874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Traditional Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Traditional Academy
Madison Traditional Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 760 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Arizona schools and 54% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 760 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Madison Elementary District (4270) spends $10,014 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Madison Traditional Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Madison Elementary District (4270) also operates Madison Richard Simis School (976 students) and Madison #1 Elementary School (874 students) alongside Madison Traditional Academy.
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 Traditional Academy compares
Madison Traditional Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 81% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% 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
20.0%
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
$10,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 5.5%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Madison Traditional Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Elementary District (4270), which includes Madison Traditional Academy.
$10,014
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 23.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 Traditional Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Richard Simis School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison #1 Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Meadows School | 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Traditional Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Traditional Academy
How many students attend Madison Traditional Academy?
Madison Traditional Academy has 760 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Traditional Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Traditional Academy is 26.2:1, which is 54% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Traditional Academy?
9.0% of students at Madison Traditional Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Traditional Academy?
The largest demographic group at Madison Traditional Academy is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Traditional Academy?
Madison Traditional Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Traditional Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Traditional Academy ranks #17 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.
Is Madison Traditional Academy a good school?
Madison Traditional Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. 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 Madison Elementary District (4270)?
Besides Madison Traditional Academy, 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.
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