Madison School

www.dps170.org

323 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Madison School, located at 618 Division St in Dixon, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the Dixon Public School District #170. As an institution committed to foundational education, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential learning habits for its young student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Dixon community, reflecting the values of a small-town educational setting. By providing a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, Madison School aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while ensuring they meet state-mandated academic standards. Its location on Division Street places it as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and the local community to support student success.

323

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	16
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

White
253 (78.3%)
Two or More
33 (10.2%)
Black
19 (5.9%)
Hispanic
16 (5.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Dixon USD 170
Phone:	(815)934-9662
Website:	http://www.dps170.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 170