Madison Elementary School

Pella Comm School District
950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
401 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Madison Elementary School, located in Pella, Iowa, is a key component of the Pella Community School District. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. By emphasizing core academic standards while prioritizing character development, Madison Elementary aims to prepare its young students for future success both within and beyond the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented approach, reflecting the values of the Pella area. With a focus on inclusive education, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide individualized attention that addresses the diverse needs of their student body. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, Madison Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child feels valued, challenged, and inspired throughout their elementary school years.
401
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    348 (86.8%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.7%)
  • Black
    9 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Pella Comm School District
Phone: (641)628-4638
Website: http://www.pellaschools.org/schools/madison-elementary/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 111
Grade 1 85
Grade 2 101
Grade 3 104
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lincoln Elementary School
Pella Comm School District
254 Students
1111 North Main Street
Pella, IA 50219 (1.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd