At a glance
Reported students
285
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380
Madison Elementary School: 285 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 238
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Des Moines. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Des Moines Independent Comm School District. NCES reports 285 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (21.1%). English learners represent 47.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Madison Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 47.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.1%
- Hispanic54%
- Black6.3%
- Asian10.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
285 reported students
Oak Park
Elementary · Grades KG–05
288 reported students
Hillis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
279 reported students
Greenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
293 reported students
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
275 reported students
Howe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
297 reported students
Public schools near Madison Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattell Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | KG–05 | 314 | 0.6 mi |
| Findley Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | KG–06 | 324 | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Park Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | KG–05 | 288 | 0.9 mi |
| Garton Elementary Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–05 | 535 | 1.9 mi |
| Moulton Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–05 | 465 | 2 mi |
| Cornell Elementary School Elementary · Saydel Comm School District | PK–04 | 555 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
What grades does Madison Elementary School serve?
Madison Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School reported 285 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 238 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 285 students and 23.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Madison Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Madison Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Des Moines Independent Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Madison Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Madison Elementary School in?
Madison Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District, based in Des Moines, IA, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Madison Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cattell Elementary School (0.6 mi), Findley Elementary School (0.8 mi), Oak Park (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.