At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
Madison South Elementary School: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
- 503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Madison South Elementary School
Madison South Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Mansfield. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Madison Local. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, below the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 (78%) and multiracial (9.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 25.2%. 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 South Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 25.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White78%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
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 Madison Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mifflin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
256 reported students
Eastview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
218 reported students
Madison Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
761 reported students
Madison High School
High · Grades 09–12
855 reported students
Madison Early Childhood Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
50 reported students
Public schools near Madison South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malabar Intermediate School Elementary · Mansfield City | 03–06 | 660 | 1.9 mi |
| Mansfield Spanish Immersion School Elementary · Mansfield City | KG–08 | 220 | 2.5 mi |
| Mifflin Elementary School Elementary · Madison Local | KG–04 | 256 | 3.6 mi |
| Legacy Academy of Excellence Mansfield Elementary · Charter · Legacy Academy of Excellence Mansfield | KG–08 | 100 | 3.9 mi |
| Eastview Elementary School Elementary · Madison Local | KG–04 | 218 | 4 mi |
| Lucas Elementary School Elementary · Lucas Local | KG–05 | 200 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Madison South Elementary School
What grades does Madison South Elementary School serve?
Madison South Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Madison Local.
How many students attend Madison South Elementary School?
Madison South Elementary School reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 503 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Madison South Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 486 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Madison South Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Madison South Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madison Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Madison South Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.4% 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 South Elementary School in?
Madison South Elementary School is part of Madison Local, based in Mansfield, OH, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Madison South Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Malabar Intermediate School (1.9 mi), Mansfield Spanish Immersion School (2.5 mi), Mifflin Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.