Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Madison Elementary School's student population of 159 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
Everybody Learning, Every Day.
Madison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
18%
7%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #794 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
159 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Community School District.
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