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Elementary· 3 schools in district

Madison Elementary - 07

700 NW 9th St, Madison, SD 57042Madison Central School District 39-2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
508
Students
Total enrolled
$11,210
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 22% vs nat'l
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 508 students in grades KG–05 in Madison, South Dakota.
22% below average funding
District spends $11,210 per pupil, 22% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Madison Elementary - 07 is a large elementary in Madison, South Dakota, serving grades KG–05 with 508 students. The district invests $11,210 per student — 22% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Madison Elementary - 07

508
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution266 male · 242 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 121 students
Student Composition
83%
8%
Asian1%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 463960001189

Academic Outcomes at Madison Elementary - 07

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57042

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,210Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,210
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,932
Student Support$2,130
Administration$1,345
Operations$1,681
Other$1,121
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,210 spent per student, an estimated $4,966 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
64%
State government
23.3%
Local (property tax)
63.6%
Federal programs
13.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,210/student, 22% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
Madison Middle School - 02
↓
High School
Madison High School - 01
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyLake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMadison Central School District 39-2 →
Phone: (605)256-7721
NCES ID: 463960001189
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Madison seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Madison Central School District 39-2
High
Madison High School - 01
382 students · 09–12
● 60 opp16% FRL
Mid
Madison Middle School - 02
257 students · 06–08
● 60 opp20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
700 NW 9th St, Madison, SD 57042
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.