Enrollment
213
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seattle, WA
Madrona K-5 School
Federal NCES profile for Madrona K-5 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530771001216
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrona K-5 School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 32
- elementary schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrona K-5 School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona K-5 School ranks #2 of 32 elementary schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madrona K-5 School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madrona K-5 School
Madrona K-5 School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Seattle, Washington, enrolling 213 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Seattle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hazel Wolf K-8 (660 students): Madrona K-5 School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students) and Ballard High School (1,697 students) alongside Madrona K-5 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 Madrona K-5 School compares
Madrona K-5 School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 36.8%
African American 32.1%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Madrona K-5 School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seattle School District No. 1, which includes Madrona K-5 School.
$20,430
Per student
+5%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 50.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 Madrona K-5 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrona K-5 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Seattle
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hazel Wolf K-8
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Cascadia Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald International School
Standard public school
443 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Rainier Prep
Standard public school
359 students 15:1 students per teacher
Campbell Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madrona K-5 School
How many students attend Madrona K-5 School?
Madrona K-5 School has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seattle, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrona K-5 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrona K-5 School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 K-5 School?
52.5% of students at Madrona K-5 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrona K-5 School?
The largest demographic group at Madrona K-5 School is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrona K-5 School?
Madrona K-5 School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Madrona K-5 School rank among elementary schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona K-5 School ranks #2 of 32 elementary schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seattle on the city page.
Is Madrona K-5 School a good school?
Madrona K-5 School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington 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 Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides Madrona K-5 School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.
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