Elvehjem Elementary vs LaFollette High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elvehjem Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
LaFollette High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,541 students
| Measure | Elvehjem Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | LaFollette High Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,069 | #383 of 446 |
| National rank | #20512 of 50,301 | #13704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 415 | 1,541 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 1,541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elvehjem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 28.3).
- •Elvehjem Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Elvehjem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Elvehjem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 58.3%).
- •Elvehjem Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •LaFollette High is the larger school with 1,541 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 Elvehjem Elementary better than LaFollette High?
On the Success Index (US), Elvehjem Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 28.3 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 Elvehjem Elementary and LaFollette High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elvehjem Elementary: 415. LaFollette High: 1,541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elvehjem Elementary and LaFollette High rank in Wisconsin?
Elvehjem Elementary is 507th of 1,069 and LaFollette High is 383rd of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).