Stephens Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madison, Wisconsin 53705 · Madison Metropolitan School District
#552 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#21619 of 50,301 nationally
About Stephens Elementary
Stephens 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 447 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 552nd of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 447.
There are 48 schools in Madison; Stephens Elementary ranks 17th of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
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 Stephens Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Stephens Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Crestwood Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 1.1 km away
Muir Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students · 1.3 km away
Hamilton Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 1.7 km away
Van Hise Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students · 1.7 km away
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,004 students · 1.8 km away
Spring Harbor Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students · 1.8 km away
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students · 1.8 km away
Midvale Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
372 students · 2.6 km away
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 3.0 km away
Elm Lawn Elementary
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
313 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Lake Country School
Hartland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
447 students
Cooper Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
447 students
Converse Elementary
Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Forest Glen Elementary
Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
446 students
Clovis Grove Elementary
Menasha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Pope Farm Elementary
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Stephens Elementary a good school?
Stephens Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #552 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 Stephens Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Stephens Elementary ranks #552 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #21619 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Stephens Elementary?
Stephens Elementary had 447 students in 2025.
Is Stephens Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Stephens Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Stephens Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Stephens Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.