- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Madison Traditional Academy grew from 736 students in 2022-23 to 774 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 040450002874 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 26.2:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Richard Simis School (976 students)
Madison Traditional Academy grew from 736 students in 2022-23 to 774 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Madison Traditional Academy 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
- This school
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 Traditional Academy reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Traditional Academy compares
Madison Traditional Academy 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,428
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~760 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.