Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School vs Elvehjem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Elvehjem Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School Madison, Wisconsin | Elvehjem Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,069 | #507 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #33490 of 50,301 | #20512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elvehjem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 37.7).
- •Elvehjem Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Elvehjem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Elvehjem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 58.7%).
- •Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.8).
- •Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 415.
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 Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School better than Elvehjem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elvehjem Elementary ranks higher (56.6 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 Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School and Elvehjem Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School: 462. Elvehjem Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School and Elvehjem Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is 828th of 1,069 and Elvehjem Elementary is 507th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).