Madera Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025El Cerrito, California 94530 · West Contra Costa Unified
#478 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#7138 of 50,301 nationally
About Madera Elementary
Madera Elementary is a public elementary located in El Cerrito, in the West Contra Costa Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 457 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 478th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 457.
There are 8 schools in El Cerrito; Madera Elementary ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Madera Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Madera Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cameron
El Cerrito · Public other
· 983 m away
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
El Cerrito · Public middle · Grades 7–8
708 students · 1.0 km away
Summit Public School K2
El Cerrito · Charter high · Grades 7–12
554 students · 1.3 km away
Invictus Academy of Richmond
El Cerrito · Charter high · Grades 7–12
403 students · 1.5 km away
Mira Vista Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–8
510 students · 2.0 km away
Kensington Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students · 2.3 km away
El Cerrito High
El Cerrito · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students · 2.3 km away
Fairmont Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students · 2.3 km away
John F. Kennedy High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students · 2.7 km away
Harding Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students · 2.8 km away
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457 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Madera Elementary a good school?
Madera Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #478 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Madera Elementary rank in California?
Madera Elementary ranks #478 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #7138 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Madera Elementary?
Madera Elementary had 457 students in 2025.
Is Madera Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Madera Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Madera Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Madera Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.