James Madison Elementary School

2302 David Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

James Madison Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

James Madison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1253 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
23%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James Madison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
14%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
47%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of James Madison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Madison Elementary School's ranking?
James Madison Elementary School is ranked #1253 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are James Madison Elementary School often compared to?
James Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln-erdman Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend James Madison Elementary School?
357 students attend James Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of James Madison Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Elementary School?
James Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does James Madison Elementary School offer ?
James Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison Elementary School part of?
James Madison Elementary School is part of Sheboygan Area School District.
In what neighborhood is James Madison Elementary School located?
James Madison Elementary School is located in the James Madison neighborhood of Sheboygan, WI.

School Reviews

5   5/19/2020
I have had multiple children attend school at James Madison. The teachers really try to help their students and work together with the families. My children have all been well engaged and learned a great deal. Teachers differentiate to meet the kid's needs. School offers a lot of diversity. The kids love that there is a pool there and that they get to utilize it for PE class. I wish the playground was fully enclosed for safety reasons.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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