Is Madison Elementary School a good school?

Madison Elementary School ranks 888 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Madison Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended Madison Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Madison Elementary School?

Students at Madison Elementary School are 51% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Madison Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Glenn Westlake Middle School High : Glenbard East High School

Madison Elementary School

Summary:

Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lombard, Illinois, serving 470 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Lombard School District 44, which is ranked 265 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Madison Elementary School's academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics is generally lower than the district and state averages, its Science proficiency is better. The school's diverse student population includes significant representation of Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, but its performance varies across different subgroups. Notably, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.2% in 2019-2020 to 22.5% in 2023-2024. The school's per-student spending has increased, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased, but these changes have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools in the Lombard School District 44, such as Manor Hill Elementary School and Pleasant Lane Elementary School, Madison Elementary School's performance is generally lower. The school also lags behind schools in the neighboring School District 45 DuPage County, like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Madison Elementary School may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

150 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148-3317

(630) 827-4100

District: Lombard School District 44

SchoolDigger Rank:
888^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,118

Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Glenn Westlake Middle School
High:	Glenbard East High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 484

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.4%

Hispanic:

22.3%

Asian:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Madison Elementary School ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lombard School District 44. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.93. (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 Madison Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lombard School District 44. Student population at Madison Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), Hispanic (22.3%), Asian (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lombard School District 44. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 11.4, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Lombard School District 44. (See more...)

Compare Madison Elementary School employs 42.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Elementary School is $19,118. 5 elementary schools in the Lombard School District 44 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Elementary School 888^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Madison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Lombard School District 44:

SchoolDigger ranks Lombard School District 44 265^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Madison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	60.04	981^st	2020	51.4%
2004	60.37	990^th	2030	51.2%
2005	58.89	1011^th	2022	50.0%
2006	69.55	716^th	2086	65.7%
2007	65.23	874^th	2095	58.3%
2008	64.03	922^nd	2092	55.9%
2009	76.30	508^th	2120	76.0%
2010	71.20	695^th	2139	67.5%
2011	54.09	1192^nd	2147	44.5%
2012	54.60	1179^th	2166	45.6%
2013	59.58	952^nd	2167	56.1%
2014	66.70	713^th	2093	65.9%
2015	80.45	344^th	2052	83.2%
2016	75.13	455^th	2046	77.8%
2017	75.78	455^th	2044	77.7%
2018	65.10	644^th	2037	68.4%
2019	65.10	675^th	2086	67.6%
2021	56.14	731^st	1948	62.5%
2022	49.21	946^th	2082	54.6%
2023	48.62	987^th	2077	52.5%
2024	51.93	888^th	2067	57.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	43.57	377^th	718	47.5%
2019	59.41	175^th	743	76.4%
2022	33.52	560^th	768	27.1%
2023	34.71	545^th	788	30.8%
2024	40.61	467^th	826	43.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	38.86	573^rd	1113	48.5%
2023	43.49	551^st	1156	52.3%
2024	45.60	545^th	1195	54.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	62.21	506^th	1765	71.3%
2019	58.99	589^th	1816	67.6%
2022	32.01	1230^th	1763	30.2%
2023	32.30	1248^th	1808	31.0%
2024	36.84	1152^nd	1793	35.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	59.57	718^th	1964	63.4%
2019	55.15	852^nd	2019	57.8%
2021	47.91	790^th	1680	53.0%
2022	47.59	911^th	1970	53.8%
2023	58.96	705^th	1957	64.0%
2024	52.56	805^th	1942	58.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.73	451^st	907	50.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	69.06	535^th	1972	72.9%
2019	71.88	482^nd	2019	76.1%
2021	59.52	562^nd	1707	67.1%
2022	50.78	865^th	1977	56.2%
2023	38.87	1128^th	1984	43.1%
2024	50.33	874^th	1959	55.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	23.99	205^th	242	15.3%
2019	22.13	208^th	243	14.4%
2022	15.63	202^nd	226	10.6%
2023	32.78	174^th	237	26.6%
2024	39.13	159^th	219	27.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.35	406^th	692	41.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	41.68	528^th	938	43.7%
2019	49.23	431^st	955	54.9%
2022	42.40	514^th	954	46.1%
2023	23.61	830^th	970	14.4%
2024	45.42	462^nd	959	51.8%

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Rank History for White students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	75.32	290^th	1463	80.2%
2019	72.87	323^rd	1462	77.9%
2021	39.13	797^th	1308	39.1%
2022	49.53	705^th	1425	50.5%
2023	51.40	676^th	1419	52.4%
2024	41.27	823^rd	1392	40.9%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board 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
1993	397	22	62	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
1994	378	30	62	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1995	434	29	66	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1996	434	29	66	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1997	445	40	65	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1998	440	38	61	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1999	440	32	62	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2000	419	35	62	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	568
2001	401	40	61	66	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
2002	351	46	82	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	558
2003	351	46	82	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	558
2004	348	46	90	87	6	n/a	n/a	0	577
2005	337	50	86	90	8	n/a	n/a	2	573
2006	308	40	84	96	3	n/a	n/a	14	545
2007	276	30	89	86	2	n/a	n/a	25	508
2008	262	42	70	98	0	n/a	n/a	31	503
2009	241	38	78	90	1	n/a	n/a	33	481
2010	257	39	88	102	0	n/a	n/a	41	527
2011	262	48	95	152	3	0	21	0	581
2012	229	45	86	125	1	0	22	0	508
2013	215	34	87	130	1	1	19	0	487
2014	197	28	74	139	0	1	21	0	460
2015	206	31	70	142	1	2	19	0	471
2016	202	27	72	159	0	2	15	0	477
2017	211	30	77	164	0	2	10	0	494
2018	202	36	84	159	0	2	8	0	491
2019	225	36	87	165	0	1	7	0	521
2020	231	38	86	161	0	1	8	0	525
2021	246	45	86	163	0	1	15	0	556
2022	227	45	77	147	1	1	9	0	507
2023	221	48	66	120	1	0	14	0	470
2024	249	46	66	108	1	0	14	0	484

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
1993	515	26.3	19.6	n/a
1994	512	26.0	19.7	n/a
1995	573	29.5	19.4	n/a
1996	573	29.5	19.4	n/a
1997	591	29.5	20.0	n/a
1998	584	31.5	18.5	n/a
1999	590	31.2	18.9	n/a
2000	568	29.3	19.4	n/a
2001	570	33.4	17.1	n/a
2002	558	38.1	14.6	24.6
2003	558	38.1	14.6	24.6
2004	577	36.6	15.8	26
2005	573	38.6	14.8	28.7
2006	545	39.7	13.7	45.4
2007	508	35.0	14.5	31.5
2008	503	32.0	15.7	38.8
2009	481	35.9	13.4	40
2010	527	37.6	13.9	40.9
2011	581	39.6	14.6	44.1
2012	508	41.1	12.3	49.4
2013	487	35.5	13.6	51.5
2014	460	32.0	14.3	52.2
2015	471	32.0	14.7	54.1
2016	477	35.0	13.6	52.6
2017	494	37.0	13.3	51.8
2018	491	37.3	13.1	50.3
2019	521	38.2	13.6	50.3
2020	525	43.0	12.1	48.6
2021	556	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	507	41.0	12.3	40.6
2023	470	41.0	11.4	43.6
2024	484	42.4	11.4	45.9

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
1993	515	26.3	19.6	n/a
1994	512	26.0	19.7	n/a
1995	573	29.5	19.4	n/a
1996	573	29.5	19.4	n/a
1997	591	29.5	20.0	n/a
1998	584	31.5	18.5	n/a
1999	590	31.2	18.9	n/a
2000	568	29.3	19.4	n/a
2001	570	33.4	17.1	n/a
2002	558	38.1	14.6	24.6
2003	558	38.1	14.6	24.6
2004	577	36.6	15.8	26
2005	573	38.6	14.8	28.7
2006	545	39.7	13.7	45.4
2007	508	35.0	14.5	31.5
2008	503	32.0	15.7	38.8
2009	481	35.9	13.4	40
2010	527	37.6	13.9	40.9
2011	581	39.6	14.6	44.1
2012	508	41.1	12.3	49.4
2013	487	35.5	13.6	51.5
2014	460	32.0	14.3	52.2
2015	471	32.0	14.7	54.1
2016	477	35.0	13.6	52.6
2017	494	37.0	13.3	51.8
2018	491	37.3	13.1	50.3
2019	521	38.2	13.6	50.3
2020	525	43.0	12.1	48.6
2021	556	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	507	41.0	12.3	40.6
2023	470	41.0	11.4	43.6
2024	484	42.4	11.4	45.9

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.

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