Conrad Elvehjem Primary School vs Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
449 students
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Conrad Elvehjem Primary School McFarland, Wisconsin | Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 1,069 | #828 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #515 of 50,301 | #33490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 449 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | McFarland | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Conrad Elvehjem Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 37.7).
- •Conrad Elvehjem Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 58.7%).
- •Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.5).
- •Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 449.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Conrad Elvehjem Primary School better than Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Conrad Elvehjem Primary School ranks higher (91.3 vs 37.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Conrad Elvehjem Primary School and Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between McFarland and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School: 449. Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conrad Elvehjem Primary School and Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School rank in Wisconsin?
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School is 3rd of 1,069 and Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is 828th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).