- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seatac, WA
Madrona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Madrona Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354000533
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrona Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Seatac · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrona Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Seatac, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Madrona Elementary shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 530354000533 · Seatac, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 15.1:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Madrona Elementary shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Madrona Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 317
Madrona Elementary
317 students
What this shows Madrona Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madrona Elementary compares
Madrona Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
African American 20.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.7%
Two or More 6.6%
White 6.3%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Madrona Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madrona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrona Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madrona Elementary
How many students attend Madrona Elementary?
Madrona Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seatac, WA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrona Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Madrona Elementary?
70.3% of students at Madrona Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrona Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Madrona Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Seatac, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrona Elementary?
Madrona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Madrona Elementary rank among schools in Seatac?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Seatac, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seatac on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Madrona Elementary, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.