Madison Elementary School

Madison Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
806 Hoffman Ave,  Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4.7
2.0
239 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
45.3%
Science
26.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
255:1

Student Diversity

Male
59.3%
Female
40.7%
Hispanic
47.3%
White
24.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.3%
Black
8.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Native American
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 6 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
12/29/2014
The school leaders and office staff are always willing to go out of their way to talk to me.
5.0 NicheUser
12/29/2014
The teaching staff has a very low turn over rate and they are willing to try new teaching strategies.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/15/2025
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student t...
3.0 parent
5/2/2018
Love the staff, great for the arts. Not the best for children with ADHD, same to really lean against medicating my child although I do believe there are other Alternatives that can be used that they are not even trying. Other than that I do feel they generally care for the students and are very pers...
2.0 parent
12/24/2013
While this school is fine for children without special needs, I would not recommend it for kids with special needs. They do not believe in "labels" and are against IEPs... which means that if your child has a special need... they may not get the services they need (and likely won't get any services...

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Madison Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 239 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Madison Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $172,377. Discover additional schools in the area, like North High School, East High School, Saydel High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Madison Elementary School.

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