Van Hise Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madison, Wisconsin 53705 · Madison Metropolitan School District
#21 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#2036 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Hise Elementary
Van Hise Elementary is a public elementary located in Madison, in the Madison Metropolitan School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 396 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 21st of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 396.
There are 48 schools in Madison; Van Hise Elementary ranks 2nd of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Van Hise Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Hise Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hamilton Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 124 m away
Midvale Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
372 students · 1.2 km away
Stephens Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 1.7 km away
Shorewood Hills Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 1.9 km away
Spring Harbor Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students · 2.0 km away
Crestwood Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 2.2 km away
West High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,222 students · 2.5 km away
Thoreau Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 2.6 km away
Cherokee Heights Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students · 2.8 km away
Muir Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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396 students
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396 students
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396 students
Dyer Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
395 students
Colfax Elementary
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Schenk Elementary
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394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Hise Elementary a good school?
Van Hise Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 86.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #21 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 Van Hise Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Van Hise Elementary ranks #21 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #2036 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Hise Elementary?
Van Hise Elementary had 396 students in 2025.
Is Van Hise Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Van Hise Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Hise Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Hise Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.