Madison Elem School

Madison Elem School is a primary school of big scale in Skokie, Illinois, overseen by Skokie SD 69, caters to 609 students in grades pre-K through 2. That puts it 60% above the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 381 students.

Across the 3 schools in Skokie SD 69 (1,842 students total), Madison Elem School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Madison Elem School lists that the largest single group is Asian at 36%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest breaks down as 28% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Black, 8% multiracial. By comparison, Cook County as a whole is about 8% Asian, so the school skews visibly more Asian than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Madison Elem School has 53 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.9:1 average. About 60% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Cook County) shows that median household earnings sit near $83,498, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Cook County's 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), Madison Elem School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Thomas Edison Elem School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Five-year trend. Madison Elem School's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 622 (now 609). White enrollment moved from 38% to 28% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 14.5:1 in 2018 to 11.6:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Madison Elem School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.