Serving 421 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 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in WI
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
421 students attend Van Hise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Van Hise Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Hise Elementary School?
Van Hise Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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?
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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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