Below Average
#2808 of 3,441 schools in OH
Madison Elementary School
Elementary School · Groveport Madison Local · Columbus, OH
A Groveport Madison Local elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4600 Madison School Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,599
Median home value
$152,700
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Eastland Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Dunloe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Sedalia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 579 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Groveport Madison Local
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Elementary School is listed in Groveport Madison Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Groveport Madison Local, serving approximately 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,808 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 15.5:1. 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 OH?
Madison Elementary School ranks #2,808 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Madison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
75.7% 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
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (614) 833-2011
- Area population (ZIP 43232)
- 46,844
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 43232; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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