Excellent
#209 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 11% in state
Madison Elementary School
Elementary School · Penn-harris-madison School Corp · Wakarusa, IN
A Penn-harris-madison School Corp elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
66030 Dogwood Rd, Wakarusa, IN 46573
- Math 55% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Madison Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average278/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,375
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakarusa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Bittersweet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
| Horizon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 675 | Compare → |
| Mary Frank Harris Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 489 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Penn-harris-madison School Corp
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Elementary School is listed in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wakarusa, IN, part of Penn-harris-madison School Corp, serving approximately 132 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Elementary School
What grades does Madison Elementary School serve?
Madison Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Elementary School rank in IN?
Madison Elementary School ranks #209 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Madison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Madison Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison Elementary School a charter school?
No, Madison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Madison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Madison Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (574) 633-4531
- Area population (ZIP 46573)
- 3,943
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46573; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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