At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
739
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
86%+20.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
James Madison Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Madera, California. The school enrolls 739 students. It is part of the Madera Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictMadera Unified
County6039
CityMadera
ZIP93637
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062334006019
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment739
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino95.6%
Black / African American0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.9%
Hispanic
95.6%
Black
0.5%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.