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Van Hise Elementary School

4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Hise Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1% in WI
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Van Hise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Van Hise Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Van Hise Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Hise Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#14 out of 1991 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Van Hise Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Van Hise Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Van Hise Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
15%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Van Hise Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Van Hise Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Hise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Hise Elementary School's ranking?
Van Hise Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Van Hise Elementary School often compared to?
Van Hise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midvale Elementary School, Shorewood Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Van Hise Elementary School?
431 students attend Van Hise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Van Hise Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Hise Elementary School?
Van Hise Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Hise Elementary School offer ?
Van Hise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Hise Elementary School part of?
Van Hise Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Van Hise Elementary School located?
Van Hise Elementary School is located in the University Hill Farms neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in University Hill Farms.

School Reviews
5   1/28/2012
Van Hise is the best school anyone can go to
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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