MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
405 E 8TH ST
MADISON, NE 68748
210 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Madison Elementary School, located at 405 E 8th St in Madison, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of elementary-aged children, providing a structured environment intended to foster early learning, literacy, and social-emotional growth. The school operates as part of the broader Madison Public School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success in their middle and high school years through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

Beyond its academic core, the school acts as a central hub for families in the Madison area. Like many small-town educational facilities, Madison Elementary emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, often prioritizing personalized attention and consistent communication between educators and parents. By maintaining a supportive environment, the school aims to cultivate a strong educational base while helping students build the foundational skills and character traits necessary for their future academic endeavors.
210
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    133 (63.3 %)
  • White
    50 (23.8 %)
  • Asian
    21 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)454-2656
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 115
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 38
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 29
Gender Ratio