Elvehjem Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madison, Wisconsin 53716 · Madison Metropolitan School District
#507 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#20512 of 50,301 nationally
About Elvehjem Elementary
Elvehjem Elementary 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 415 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 507th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 415.
There are 48 schools in Madison; Elvehjem Elementary ranks 15th of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Elvehjem Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Elvehjem Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kennedy Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students · 1.8 km away
4K PK Off Site
Madison · Public other · Grades PK–PK
619 students · 2.0 km away
Monona Grove High
Monona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students · 2.7 km away
LaFollette High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,541 students · 2.7 km away
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 2.8 km away
Sennett Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students · 2.9 km away
Whitehorse Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students · 3.0 km away
Schenk Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students · 3.0 km away
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Monona · Charter high · Grades 6–12
93 students · 3.4 km away
Winnequah School
Monona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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Fall Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
414 students
Oaklawn Elementary
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416 students
Poynette Elementary
Poynette · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
416 students
Highlands Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Wilder Elementary
Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Huegel Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elvehjem Elementary a good school?
Elvehjem Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #507 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 Elvehjem Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Elvehjem Elementary ranks #507 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #20512 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elvehjem Elementary?
Elvehjem Elementary had 415 students in 2025.
Is Elvehjem Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Elvehjem Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Elvehjem Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elvehjem Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.