Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madison, Wisconsin 53716 · Madison Metropolitan School District
#828 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#33490 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Madison, in the Madison Metropolitan School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 462 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 828th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 462.
There are 48 schools in Madison; Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School ranks 28th of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
LaFollette High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,541 students · 858 m away
Sennett Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students · 939 m away
4K PK Off Site
Madison · Public other · Grades PK–PK
619 students · 1.0 km away
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Monona · Charter high · Grades 6–12
93 students · 1.3 km away
Monona Grove High
Monona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students · 1.8 km away
Nuestro Mundo
Monona · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students · 2.3 km away
Winnequah School
Monona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students · 2.3 km away
Elvehjem Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.8 km away
One City Elementary School
Monona · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 2.8 km away
One City Preparatory Academy
Monona · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
99 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Brass Community School
Kenosha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Olson Elementary
Verona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Knapp Elementary
Racine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Glacier Edge Elementary
Verona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Hortonville Elementary
Hortonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
461 students
Shady Lane Elementary
Menomonee Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
461 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School a good school?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #828 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School rank in Wisconsin?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School ranks #828 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #33490 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School had 462 students in 2025.
Is Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.