Madison Elementary School

5100 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Madison Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Madison Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
609 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
'An environment of belonging.'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Asian
36%
6%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
28%
45%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
609 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Madison Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Skokie SD 69 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
First Day for 10-Month (180 Day) Staff
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
First Day Of School (Early Release)
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 23, 2027 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 24, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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