Madison Elementary School

5100 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Madison Elementary School serves 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Madison Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Motto
'An environment of belonging.'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
10%
16%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
586 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Madison Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Skokie SD 69 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
First Day Of School (Early Release)
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
No School (Fall Break)
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School (Fall Break)
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
No School (Fall Break)
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
No School (Spring Break)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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