Madrid Elementary School

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Madrid Elementary School ranks 183 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Madrid Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 293 students in grades K-5 in the Madrid Community School District in Madrid, Iowa.

Madrid Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores, with 90.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 76.3%. The school spends $12,281 per student, which is higher than the state average and several nearby schools. However, Madrid Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 27.65%, lower than some neighboring schools. The school's strong academic performance, higher spending per student, and lower student-teacher ratio suggest a commitment to quality education and individualized attention for students.

Compared to nearby schools, Madrid Elementary outperforms in academic performance, but has a more homogeneous student population. Schools like Edwards Elementary and United Community School have more diverse student populations, with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students. While Madrid Elementary spends more per student, it also has a lower student-teacher ratio, indicating a focus on smaller class sizes and individualized attention.

Detail:

Public K-5

213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156

(515) 795-3240

District: Madrid Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,281

Students who attend Madrid Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Madrid Junior High School
High:	Madrid High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Madrid Elementary School ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.44. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madrid Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Madrid Elementary School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madrid Elementary School is $12,281.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Madrid Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Madrid Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madrid Community School District 89^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Madrid Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	70.43	142^nd	626	77.3%
2013	71.37	139^th	624	77.7%
2014	81.25	55^th	603	90.9%
2015	71.26	164^th	616	73.4%
2016	66.34	221^st	599	63.1%
2017	53.20	332^nd	574	42.2%
2018	58.01	278^th	567	51.0%
2019	42.72	387^th	603	35.8%
2021	49.17	319^th	567	43.7%
2022	58.69	255^th	574	55.6%
2023	59.69	251^st	565	55.6%
2024	67.44	183^rd	557	67.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Madrid Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	331	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1989	335	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1990	330	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1991	332	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1992	341	0	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1993	326	0	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1994	308	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1995	293	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1996	293	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1997	285	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1998	259	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1999	286	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2000	316	2	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	-20	306
2001	289	2	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	296
2002	280	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	282
2003	280	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	282
2004	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2005	320	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2006	344	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2007	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2008	360	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2009	369	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
2010	352	4	0	3	0	0	0	0	359
2011	361	1	0	7	0	0	0	0	369
2012	372	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	378
2013	360	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	362
2014	349	2	0	0	0	0	4	0	355
2015	365	2	0	1	0	0	8	0	376
2016	381	2	1	8	0	0	9	0	401
2017	323	2	0	10	0	0	8	0	343
2018	333	3	0	10	0	0	7	0	353
2019	325	2	0	5	0	0	9	0	341
2020	339	6	1	6	0	0	6	0	358
2021	274	5	1	13	0	0	7	0	300
2022	263	5	1	15	0	0	6	0	290
2023	266	2	1	16	0	0	8	0	293
2024	247	2	1	12	0	0	4	0	266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Madrid Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	18.7	17.7	n/a
1989	336	18.7	17.9	7.7
1990	332	18.7	17.7	0
1991	337	19.2	17.5	9.5
1992	354	20.0	17.7	9.6
1993	340	20.0	17.0	11.5
1994	315	19.8	15.9	13
1995	298	19.8	15.1	12.4
1996	298	19.8	15.1	12.4
1997	291	18.8	15.5	12.7
1998	266	17.8	14.9	11.7
1999	296	17.8	16.6	10.8
2000	306	19.6	15.6	9.2
2001	296	20.6	14.4	14.5
2002	282	17.0	16.6	16.7
2003	282	17.0	16.6	16.7
2004	293	21.8	13.4	14.7
2005	323	23.7	13.6	11.5
2006	345	23.5	14.7	14.8
2007	351	24.5	14.3	12.5
2008	361	25.1	14.4	16.1
2009	373	26.3	14.2	16.9
2010	359	27.5	13.0	20.9
2011	369	24.2	15.2	30.6
2012	378	24.5	15.4	27.5
2013	362	25.2	14.3	27.1
2014	355	25.7	13.7	27.3
2015	376	27.0	13.9	28.7
2016	401	27.0	14.8	31.9
2017	343	24.7	13.8	31.8
2018	353	23.0	15.3	24.6
2019	341	24.5	13.9	28.2
2020	358	26.8	13.3	23.7
2021	300	26.9	11.1	27.3
2022	290	26.6	10.9	15.5
2023	293	23.3	12.5	27.6
2024	266	18.8	14.1	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Madrid Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	18.7	17.7	n/a
1989	336	18.7	17.9	7.7
1990	332	18.7	17.7	0
1991	337	19.2	17.5	9.5
1992	354	20.0	17.7	9.6
1993	340	20.0	17.0	11.5
1994	315	19.8	15.9	13
1995	298	19.8	15.1	12.4
1996	298	19.8	15.1	12.4
1997	291	18.8	15.5	12.7
1998	266	17.8	14.9	11.7
1999	296	17.8	16.6	10.8
2000	306	19.6	15.6	9.2
2001	296	20.6	14.4	14.5
2002	282	17.0	16.6	16.7
2003	282	17.0	16.6	16.7
2004	293	21.8	13.4	14.7
2005	323	23.7	13.6	11.5
2006	345	23.5	14.7	14.8
2007	351	24.5	14.3	12.5
2008	361	25.1	14.4	16.1
2009	373	26.3	14.2	16.9
2010	359	27.5	13.0	20.9
2011	369	24.2	15.2	30.6
2012	378	24.5	15.4	27.5
2013	362	25.2	14.3	27.1
2014	355	25.7	13.7	27.3
2015	376	27.0	13.9	28.7
2016	401	27.0	14.8	31.9
2017	343	24.7	13.8	31.8
2018	353	23.0	15.3	24.6
2019	341	24.5	13.9	28.2
2020	358	26.8	13.3	23.7
2021	300	26.9	11.1	27.3
2022	290	26.6	10.9	15.5
2023	293	23.3	12.5	27.6
2024	266	18.8	14.1	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Madrid Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$362 (2.9%)	$11,919 (97.1%)	$12,281

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madrid Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 387^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 251^st of 565 Elementary schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madrid Elementary School)	46.3	65.4	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madrid Community School District)	46.3	65.4	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madrid Elementary School)	64.8	76.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madrid Community School District)	64.8	76.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madrid Elementary School)	68.3	75	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madrid Community School District)	68.3	75	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madrid Elementary School)	68.3	75	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madrid Community School District)	68.3	75	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madrid Elementary School)	73.9	80.8	6.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madrid Community School District)	73.9	80.8	6.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madrid Elementary School)	69.6	73.1	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madrid Community School District)	69.6	73.1	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	341	293	14.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	16	220%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	325	266	18.2%
Two or More Races	9	8	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.2%	27.6%	0.5%

Schools Near Madrid Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madrid Elementary School	Public	K-5	213 W 1st St	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 795-3240	266	19	14.1	22.9%	247 (92.9%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	67.4	183^rd of 557 public elementary schools	67.1%		59.7	251^st of 565 public elementary schools	55.6%	68	66.7	73.5	79.2		90.5	69.4	81.1		71.7	$12,281	$362	$11,919
Madrid Elementary Preschool	Public	PK	201 N Main St	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 795-3240	26	4	7.3	11.5%	22 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Ballard West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	105 E Main St	Slater	50244	Story County	Ballard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 228-3890	456	34	13.4	17.8%	410 (89.9%)	3 (0.7%)	29 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)								(n/a)										$13,797	$324	$13,473
Woodward-Granger Elementary School	Public	2-5	2002 Oak Street	Granger	50109	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 999-2357	369	26	14.3	21.4%	336 (91.1%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	84.1	43^rd of 557 public elementary schools	92.3%		82.8	60^th of 565 public elementary schools	89.4%	17	81.9	89.2	79.6		92.6	90.4	83.7		73.5	$16,809	$855	$15,954
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-1	2200 State Street	Granger	50109	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 999-8058	264	14	19.4	12.5%	245 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)
North Polk West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1400 W Broadway	Polk City	50226	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 984-3400	416	29	14.4	9.6%	386 (92.8%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)								(n/a)										$10,867	$125	$10,741
Big Creek Elementary	Public	3-5	340 E Vista Lake Drive	Polk City	50226	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 984-3400	337	23	14.4	11.3%	310 (92.0%)	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	81.9	59^th of 557 public elementary schools	89.4%					(n/a)	76.6	84.6	82.1		87.0	85.4	90.5		75.8
United Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	1284 U Ave	Boone	50036	Boone County	United Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 432-5319	331	26	12.8	19.0%	297 (89.7%)	7 (2.1%)	19 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	24.5	458^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.8%		51.2	319^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.5%	139	48.3	57.1	73.0	53.8	51.7	57.1	64.9	53.8	48.6	$14,969	$674	$14,296
North Polk Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 NE 141st Ave	Alleman	50007	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 984-3400	379	27	14.1	10.8%	345 (91.0%)	10 (2.6%)	11 (2.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	70.4	157^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.8%		70	167^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.4%	10	65.5	88.2	73.6		84.5	94.1	75.5		64.2	$12,580	$378	$12,202
North Ridge Elementary	Public	K-4	400 NW 27th St	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-5674	423	30	14.1	10.4%	371 (87.7%)	10 (2.4%)	16 (3.8%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.3%)								(n/a)										$10,773	$324	$10,450

Frequently Asked Questions about Madrid Elementary School

Is Madrid Elementary School a good school?

Madrid Elementary School ranks 183^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Madrid Elementary School?

Students at Madrid Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Madrid Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Madrid Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Madrid Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Madrid Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madrid Junior High School
High : Madrid High School

What district is Madrid Elementary School in?

Madrid Community School District

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