Madison Elementary School

Summary:

Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving 243 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming academically compared to state and district averages, a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a diverse student population with a Hispanic majority.

According to the key insights, Madison Elementary School has consistently lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state and district averages. The school's spending per student is higher than nearby schools, but this has not translated to improved academic performance. The school's economic disadvantage, with 89.71% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor in its underperformance.

When compared to nearby schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District, Madison Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 538 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools, while nearby schools like Garton Elementary (499 out of 557) and Cattell Elementary (443 out of 557) performed significantly better.

Detail:

Public K-5

806 E Hoffman St
Des Moines, IA 50316

(515) 242-8420

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
538^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,238

Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually attend:

High:

North High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.0%

White:

22.7%

Asian:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Madison Elementary School ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 28^th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Madison Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51%), White (22.7%), Asian (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 11.4, which is the 10^th best among 38 elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Madison Elementary School employs 21.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Elementary School is $18,238, which is the 6^th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Madison Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Des Moines Independent Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Des Moines Independent Community School District 301^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Madison Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	19.83	565^th	626	9.7%
2013	30.93	511^th	624	18.1%
2014	23.05	514^th	603	14.8%
2015	9.01	567^th	616	8.0%
2016	11.78	548^th	599	8.5%
2017	10.54	524^th	574	8.7%
2018	11.74	515^th	567	9.2%
2019	10.81	562^nd	603	6.8%
2021	13.26	515^th	567	9.2%
2022	6.37	548^th	574	4.5%
2023	2.73	555^th	565	1.8%
2024	4.89	538^th	557	3.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Madison Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	267	54	38	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	361
1989	255	62	36	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	355
1990	256	62	29	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	355
1991	278	56	29	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	370
1992	290	53	24	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
1993	252	47	24	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	335
1994	271	60	12	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	355
1995	253	86	7	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	359
1996	253	86	7	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	359
1997	225	76	9	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	330
1998	236	67	12	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	332
1999	224	59	13	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	320
2000	248	62	15	30	4	n/a	n/a	-17	342
2001	190	42	33	81	2	n/a	n/a	0	348
2002	164	25	36	97	7	n/a	n/a	0	329
2003	164	25	36	97	7	n/a	n/a	0	329
2004	154	33	33	113	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2005	143	34	36	126	2	n/a	n/a	0	341
2006	129	36	38	127	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2007	140	21	39	127	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2008	150	28	46	134	2	n/a	n/a	0	360
2009	127	34	47	125	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2010	114	38	41	157	4	0	17	0	371
2011	124	39	35	156	3	0	18	0	375
2012	116	32	36	168	3	0	18	0	373
2013	122	47	29	182	1	0	28	0	409
2014	113	50	18	173	1	0	22	0	377
2015	96	48	24	157	0	0	21	0	346
2016	97	44	21	137	1	0	17	0	317
2017	68	33	23	121	0	0	22	0	267
2018	65	38	25	118	0	0	33	0	279
2019	69	24	45	104	0	0	23	0	265
2020	62	31	47	115	2	0	25	0	282
2021	65	24	44	97	3	0	22	0	255
2022	54	17	39	110	2	0	17	0	239
2023	60	20	30	115	3	0	15	0	243
2024	56	10	32	126	2	0	21	0	247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Madison Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	361	23.3	15.4	40.7
1989	355	18.5	19.1	38.6
1990	355	21.4	16.5	34.6
1991	370	26.0	14.2	34.6
1992	374	29.0	12.8	28.9
1993	335	25.6	13.1	37.3
1994	355	32.0	11.1	33.8
1995	359	26.2	13.7	47.6
1996	359	26.2	13.7	47.6
1997	330	26.2	12.6	48.8
1998	332	26.2	12.7	41.3
1999	320	24.6	13.0	56.6
2000	342	26.8	12.8	47.6
2001	348	27.8	12.5	57.2
2002	329	28.4	11.6	62
2003	329	28.4	11.6	62
2004	334	29.2	11.4	68.6
2005	341	27.4	12.4	68.3
2006	331	27.4	12.1	71.6
2007	328	27.2	12.1	64.9
2008	360	28.8	12.5	68.6
2009	334	28.7	11.6	71.6
2010	371	29.1	12.7	77.1
2011	375	30.9	12.1	77.3
2012	373	26.9	13.8	79.4
2013	409	27.9	14.6	80.7
2014	377	30.8	12.2	79.6
2015	346	29.0	11.9	82.9
2016	317	27.0	11.7	82.3
2017	267	23.9	11.1	86.9
2018	279	24.4	11.4	88.2
2019	265	23.6	11.2	88.3
2020	282	23.3	12.1	90.8
2021	255	24.9	10.2	85.9
2022	239	22.8	10.4	88.7
2023	243	21.9	11.0	89.7
2024	247	21.6	11.4	80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Madison Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	361	23.3	15.4	40.7
1989	355	18.5	19.1	38.6
1990	355	21.4	16.5	34.6
1991	370	26.0	14.2	34.6
1992	374	29.0	12.8	28.9
1993	335	25.6	13.1	37.3
1994	355	32.0	11.1	33.8
1995	359	26.2	13.7	47.6
1996	359	26.2	13.7	47.6
1997	330	26.2	12.6	48.8
1998	332	26.2	12.7	41.3
1999	320	24.6	13.0	56.6
2000	342	26.8	12.8	47.6
2001	348	27.8	12.5	57.2
2002	329	28.4	11.6	62
2003	329	28.4	11.6	62
2004	334	29.2	11.4	68.6
2005	341	27.4	12.4	68.3
2006	331	27.4	12.1	71.6
2007	328	27.2	12.1	64.9
2008	360	28.8	12.5	68.6
2009	334	28.7	11.6	71.6
2010	371	29.1	12.7	77.1
2011	375	30.9	12.1	77.3
2012	373	26.9	13.8	79.4
2013	409	27.9	14.6	80.7
2014	377	30.8	12.2	79.6
2015	346	29.0	11.9	82.9
2016	317	27.0	11.7	82.3
2017	267	23.9	11.1	86.9
2018	279	24.4	11.4	88.2
2019	265	23.6	11.2	88.3
2020	282	23.3	12.1	90.8
2021	255	24.9	10.2	85.9
2022	239	22.8	10.4	88.7
2023	243	21.9	11.0	89.7
2024	247	21.6	11.4	80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Madison Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,698 (9.3%)	$16,540 (90.7%)	$18,238

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 562^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 555^th of 565 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)	36.4	34.1	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	44	43.3	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)	48.5	50	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	52	52.1	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)	36.1	35	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	49.7	52.4	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)	36.1	27.5	8.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	50.9	47.6	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)	59.6	20.6	39%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	46.5	49.5	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)	53.2	50	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	48.4	51.6	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	243	8.3%
African American	24	20	16.7%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	45	30	33.3%
Hispanic	104	115	10.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	60	13%
Two or More Races	23	15	34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.3%	89.7%	1.4%

Schools Near Madison Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison Elementary School	Public	K-5	806 E Hoffman St	Des Moines	50316	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8420	247	22	11.4	80.6%	56 (22.7%)	10 (4.0%)	126 (51.0%)	32 (13.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.5%)	4.9	538^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.4%		2.7	555^th of 565 public elementary schools	1.8%	17	40.0	50.0	31.6	53.3	52.6	31.6	26.3	$18,238	$1,698	$16,540
Cattell Elementary School	Public	K-5	3101 E 12th St	Des Moines	50316	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8403	308	29	10.5	78.9%	80 (26.0%)	67 (21.8%)	105 (34.1%)	26 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	27 (8.8%)	29.4	443^rd of 557 public elementary schools	20.5%		19.5	483^rd of 565 public elementary schools	14.5%	40	50.0	56.5	74.4	50.0	51.6	79.1	53.5	$16,110	$1,920	$14,190
Findley Elementary School	Public	K-5	3025 Oxford Street	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8407	284	25	11.4	80.6%	77 (27.1%)	57 (20.1%)	77 (27.1%)	46 (16.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	24 (8.5%)	10.2	513^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.9%		11	520^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.0%	7	41.5	43.2	49.0	43.9	43.2	57.1	46.9	$16,683	$1,316	$15,366
Oak Park	Public	K-5	3928 6th Avenue	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8428	309	27	11.4	80.6%	83 (26.9%)	87 (28.2%)	93 (30.1%)	21 (6.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.1%)	2.7	546^th of 557 public elementary schools	2.0%		4.3	546^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.4%		38.9	50.9	36.0	41.7	30.2	29.4	25.5	$16,793	$1,701	$15,092
Garton Elementary	Public	K-5	2820 E 24th St	Des Moines	50317	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8408	429	36	11.8	77.6%	96 (22.4%)	62 (14.5%)	171 (39.9%)	65 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	32 (7.5%)	12.4	499^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.4%		3.1	552^nd of 565 public elementary schools	2.3%	53	44.4	46.7	31.3	77.8	49.3	46.9	26.6	$16,721	$1,650	$15,072
Moulton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1541 8th Street	Des Moines	50314	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8427	450	35	12.9	88.2%	37 (8.2%)	211 (46.9%)	149 (33.1%)	25 (5.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	7.2	526^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.6%		3.3	551^st of 565 public elementary schools	2.5%	25	31.0	40.3	42.6	29.3	38.8	63.9	36.1	$16,426	$1,675	$14,751
Jessie Franklin Taylor	Public	PK	1801 16th Street	Des Moines	50314	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8424	194	11	17.3	82.5%	36 (18.6%)	71 (36.6%)	54 (27.8%)	18 (9.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.2%)								(n/a)
Cornell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5817 NE 3rd St	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Saydel Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 244-8173	560	38	14.8	28.2%	402 (71.8%)	3 (0.5%)	107 (19.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.0%)	34.5	419^th of 557 public elementary schools	24.8%		44.3	370^th of 565 public elementary schools	34.5%	49	41.9	67.7		76.7	66.7			$12,990	$832	$12,159
Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	705 E University Ave	Des Moines	50316	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8418	419	36	11.7	87.4%	34 (8.1%)	100 (23.9%)	248 (59.2%)	17 (4.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.8%)	3.7	544^th of 557 public elementary schools	2.3%		0.8	564^th of 565 public elementary schools	0.2%	20	31.0	44.1	32.2	48.3	50.8	45.8	25.4	$17,672	$1,648	$16,024
Phillips Elementary	Public	K-5	1701 Lay St	Des Moines	50317	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8431	254	24	10.7	68.9%	134 (52.8%)	22 (8.7%)	75 (29.5%)	7 (2.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	11.5	504^th of 557 public elementary schools	9.5%		21.7	471^st of 565 public elementary schools	16.6%	33	50.0	34.2	55.6	61.8	47.4	53.3	31.1	$16,246	$669	$15,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Madison Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : North High School

What is the racial makeup of Madison Elementary School?

Students at Madison Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 23% White, 13% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Madison Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Madison Elementary School.

Is Madison Elementary School a good school?

Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Iowa elementary schools.

What district is Madison Elementary School in?

Des Moines Independent Community School District

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