Madison Elementary School

1426 32nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in WV
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Madison Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#49 out of 627 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Madison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Madison Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Madison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Criss Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
270 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Wood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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