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Madison Elementary

600 Maria Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481Stevens Point Area Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
356
Students
Total enrolled
$18,667
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 356 students in grades KG–06 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,667 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
11.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Madison Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, serving grades KG–06 with 356 students. The district invests $18,667 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Madison Elementary

356
Total Students
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution172 male · 184 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 173 students
Student Composition
72%
8%
9%
Asian4%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black4%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551449001874

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,667Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,667
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,214
Student Support$3,547
Administration$2,240
Operations$2,800
Other$1,867
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,667 spent per student, an estimated $8,270 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
41%
State government
47.3%
Local (property tax)
41.3%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,667/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Roosevelt ElementaryWashington ElementaryPlover-Whiting ElementaryBannach Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Benjamin Franklin Junior HighP J Jacobs Junior High
↓
High School
Stevens Point Area Senior HighPoint of Discovery SchoolCharles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyPortage County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictStevens Point Area Public School District →
Phone: (715)345-5419
NCES ID: 551449001874
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Stevens Point seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Stevens Point Area Public School District
High
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,462 students · 10–12
32% FRL
Mid
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
811 students · 07–09
34% FRL
Mid
P J Jacobs Junior High
661 students · 07–09
35% FRL
Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
521 students · KG–06
● 43 opp44% FRL
Other
Point 4 the Future
479 students · PK–PK
39% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary
469 students · KG–06
34% FRL
Elem
Plover-Whiting Elementary
462 students · KG–06
● 43 opp38% FRL
Elem
Bannach Elementary
384 students · KG–06
26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
600 Maria Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481
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.