At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380
Madison Elementary: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Madison Elementary
Madison Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Gardner. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Gardner Edgerton. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 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 White (74.5%) and multiracial (9.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20%. 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
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.15 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.5%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
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 Gardner Edgerton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grand Star Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
380 reported students
Nike Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
365 reported students
Moonlight Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
320 reported students
Gardner Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
304 reported students
Sunflower Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
293 reported students
Edgerton Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
133 reported students
Public schools near Madison Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Elementary Elementary · Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 293 | 1 mi |
| Gardner Elem Elementary · Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 304 | 1.2 mi |
| Grand Star Elementary Elementary · Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 380 | 1.6 mi |
| Moonlight Elementary School Elementary · Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 320 | 2.1 mi |
| Nike Elementary Elementary · Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 365 | 3.1 mi |
| Edgerton Elem Elementary · Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 133 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary
What grades does Madison Elementary serve?
Madison Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gardner Edgerton.
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 516 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 521 students and 38.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Madison Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Madison Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gardner Edgerton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Madison Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Madison Elementary in?
Madison Elementary is part of Gardner Edgerton, based in Gardner, KS, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Madison Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunflower Elementary (1 mi), Gardner Elem (1.2 mi), Grand Star Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.