Madison Elementary School

17 College St
Madison, AL 35758
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Madison Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Madison Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#63 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
59%
30%
79%
47%
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
20%
32%
White
55%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
546 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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