Madison Elementary School

Madison Elementary serves approximately 300 students in Highland Park.

Madison Elementary School works to integrate arts based teaching strategies in Highland Park.

Madison Elementary has spaces to let students enjoy lunch in the fresh air in Highland Park.

Madison Elementary's playground is one of the highlights of the Highland Park school.

Madison Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

806 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA

Highland Park Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

4.7

2.0

239 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
53%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

53%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 24	Full Time Teachers 24
Teachers in First or Second Year 12.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

255:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.6%	Female 48.4%
Hispanic 56.2%	White 19%
Asian 10.5%	Two or more races 7.8%
Black 6.2%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Niche User

12/29/2014

The building was recently remodeled and much work has been done on the hallways and in the classrooms.

5.0 Niche User

12/29/2014

The teaching staff has a very low turn over rate and they are willing to try new teaching strategies.

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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 12:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Madison Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $173,156. 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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