MidTown Elementary School

wmes.madisoncity.k12.al.us

1,097 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Madison Elementary School, located on Wall Triana Highway in Madison, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Madison City School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student development through technology integration, creative arts, and community engagement.

Beyond its academic program, West Madison Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school maintains a collaborative culture where educators, families, and staff work together to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors. With a dedicated focus on character development and the implementation of diverse instructional strategies, West Madison aims to nurture both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every child in a safe and inclusive setting.

1,097

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MidTown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	97
Black	276
Asian	76
Two or More	90
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
556 (50.7%)
Black
276 (25.2%)
Hispanic
97 (8.8%)
Two or More
90 (8.2%)
Asian
76 (6.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison City
Phone:	(256)837-1189
Website:	http://wmes.madisoncity.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,097
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 169

Grade 1 173

Grade 2 212

Grade 3 187

Grade 4 181

Grade 5 175