James Madison Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/madison

739 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

James Madison Elementary, located at 109 Stadium Road in Madera, California, is a public school serving students in the Madera Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young students for future educational success while actively engaging with the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities. Through its focus on professional instruction and classroom engagement, James Madison Elementary aims to build a strong foundation for its students. Furthermore, the school works closely with families and stakeholders in the Madera area to ensure that children have the necessary resources and encouragement to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

739

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Madison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	704
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Hispanic
704 (95.3%)
Two or More
17 (2.3%)
White
12 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
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:	N/A
District:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)675-4630
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/madison
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 119

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Madison Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	90
Grade 7	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Madison Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	359	48.6%
Male	380	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)