Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School

Charter School 298 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Madison Academy, located on Torrey Road in Flint, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Authorized by Grand Valley State University and managed by National Heritage Academies, the school operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development. Their curriculum emphasizes the core subjects of English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, aiming to provide a structured educational environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Madison Academy places a strong emphasis on a "moral focus" program, which integrates character-building traits—such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance—into the daily classroom experience. The school aims to foster a partnership between teachers, parents, and students to create a supportive community culture. With a commitment to data-driven instruction and a goal of closing the achievement gap, Madison Academy strives to offer a stable and nurturing learning atmosphere for the families of the Flint area.

298

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

116.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	21
Black	197
Two or More	27

Black
197 (66.1 %)
White
53 (17.8 %)
Two or More
27 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Academy
Phone:	(810)655-2949
Website:	http://www.madison-academy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 40