Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Elementary serves the northeast part of Manitowoc, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
202 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Your Dreams, Our Compass
School Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1141 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #1141 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
202 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Manitowoc School District.
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