Madison Elementary School

1225 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Madison Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
200 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Madison Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#920 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Madison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
53%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Madison Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
9%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Madison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #920 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
200 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Olympia School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison Elementary School located?
Madison Elementary School is located in the Indian Creek neighborhood of Olympia, WA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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