Enrollment
259
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madrid, IA
Madrid Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madrid Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191818001039
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrid Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Madrid · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrid Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrid Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madrid, IA.
School address
District: Madrid Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191818001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madrid Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madrid Elementary School
Madrid Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Madrid, Iowa, enrolling 259 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Madrid Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Iowa schools and 24% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 259 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 414 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Madrid Comm School District also operates Madrid High School (195 students) and Madrid Junior High School (151 students) alongside Madrid Elementary School.
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 Madrid Elementary School compares
Madrid Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Madrid Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madrid Comm School District, which includes Madrid Elementary School.
$12,493
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 57.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Madrid Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madrid Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madrid Elementary Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrid Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madrid Elementary School
How many students attend Madrid Elementary School?
Madrid Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madrid, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrid Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrid Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madrid Elementary School?
26.3% of students at Madrid Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrid Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madrid Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Madrid, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrid Elementary School?
Madrid Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madrid Elementary School rank among public schools in Madrid?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrid Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madrid, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madrid on the city page.
Is Madrid Elementary School a good school?
Madrid Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa 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 Madrid Comm School District?
Besides Madrid Elementary School, Madrid Comm School District also operates Madrid High School (195 students), Madrid Junior High School (151 students), and Madrid Elementary Preschool (23 students). See the Madrid Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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