Madison Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50316 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#626 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#28676 of 50,301 nationally
About Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 285 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 626th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 285.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Madison Elementary School ranks 32nd of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 Madison Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Madison Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students · 911 m away
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students · 982 m away
Cattell Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 1.0 km away
Findley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students · 1.3 km away
Oak Park
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 1.5 km away
North High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,428 students · 2.1 km away
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 3.0 km away
Saydel High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students · 3.2 km away
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 3.3 km away
Jessie Franklin Taylor
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
195 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Moore Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
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Colesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
284 students
Anson Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students
Tipton Elementary School
Tipton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
283 students
Easton Valley Elementary School
Miles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
287 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison Elementary School a good school?
Madison Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #626 of 654 in Iowa. 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 Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Madison Elementary School ranks #626 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #28676 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School had 285 students in 2025.
Is Madison Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Madison Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Madison Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Madison Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.