MADISON PRIMARY

Madison County Public Schools
158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
392 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Madison Primary School, located at 158 Primary School Drive in Madison, Virginia, serves as the foundational educational setting for young students in the Madison County Public Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on the early stages of childhood development, typically housing students in pre-kindergarten through the second grade. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters a love for learning, social-emotional growth, and the development of essential academic building blocks in literacy and mathematics.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of Madison, emphasizing a close-knit atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together to ensure success. With a commitment to early intervention and student-centered instruction, Madison Primary utilizes a variety of teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of its young learners. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a safe, encouraging space, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth and successful transition to elementary and middle school education.
392
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    305 (77.8 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (8.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (7.4 %)
  • Black
    23 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Madison County Public Schools
Phone: (540)948-3781
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 293
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 54
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 124
Grade 2 121
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Waverly Yowell Elementary
Madison County Public Schools
337 Students
1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727 (1.9 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th