Van Hise Elementary

Summary:

Van Hise Elementary is a public elementary school in Madison, Wisconsin, serving 431 students in grades K-5. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Van Hise Elementary's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 80% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 51.07% in the Madison Metropolitan School District and 53.75% statewide. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for female students, male students, and various racial/ethnic subgroups. Additionally, Van Hise has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.9% to 13.1%, significantly lower than district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Thoreau Elementary, Muir Elementary, Randall Elementary, Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary, and Orchard Ridge Elementary, Van Hise consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and overall rankings. This level of sustained excellence over the years is truly remarkable.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4747 Waukesha St
       Madison, WI  53705-4898


(608) 204-4800

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,664 Help


Students who attend Van Hise Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hamilton Middle
    James Wright Middle
High:    West High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
Asian:
13.5%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Van Hise Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Asian (13.5%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Hise Elementary is 15.4, which is the highest among 33 elementary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District! (See more...)
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Compare Van Hise Elementary employs 27.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Hise Elementary is $13,664. 31 elementary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Van Hise Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Hise Elementary 44th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Van Hise Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Madison Metropolitan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Metropolitan School District 330th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Hise Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.54 58th 633 90.8%
2005 80.63 71st 632 88.8%
2006 73.78 181st 712 74.6%
2007 81.74 64th 689 90.7%
2008 78.25 127th 1021 87.6%
2009 80.48 84th 1030 91.8%
2010 74.65 193rd 1045 81.5%
2011 79.00 106th 1046 89.9%
2012 64.52 387th 1045 63.0%
2013 86.24 45th 1053 95.7%
2014 87.50 45th 1061 95.8%
2015 81.75 103rd 1076 90.4%
2016 89.74 41st 1075 96.2%
2017 88.87 56th 1071 94.8%
2018 96.57 4th 1025 99.6%
2019 93.80 11th 1037 98.9%
2021 93.82 22nd 1050 97.9%
2022 93.81 16th 1067 98.5%
2023 91.08 34th 1067 96.8%
2024 88.87 44th 1061 95.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.18 8th 96 91.7%
2024 86.74 9th 119 92.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.00 7th 287 97.6%
2019 85.14 23rd 275 91.6%
2022 98.80 3rd 248 98.8%
2023 65.84 44th 249 82.3%
2024 92.65 9th 269 96.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.74 2nd 721 99.7%
2019 97.45 5th 742 99.3%
2021 88.74 32nd 746 95.7%
2022 90.64 24th 748 96.8%
2023 90.30 25th 770 96.8%
2024 94.45 15th 790 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.37 59th 854 93.1%
2019 75.34 111th 874 87.3%
2021 66.70 204th 847 75.9%
2022 80.42 76th 859 91.2%
2023 43.44 526th 871 39.6%
2024 53.83 390th 866 55.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.24 3rd 997 99.7%
2019 92.87 13th 1002 98.7%
2021 93.57 14th 1004 98.6%
2022 93.57 15th 1017 98.5%
2023 89.74 40th 1010 96.0%
2024 87.75 44th 1011 95.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.23 8th 997 99.2%
2019 93.00 16th 1002 98.4%
2021 90.95 34th 1003 96.6%
2022 91.56 26th 1017 97.4%
2023 90.59 29th 1011 97.1%
2024 85.97 66th 1012 93.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.50 8th 107 92.5%
2019 91.43 11th 122 91.0%
2021 90.52 10th 106 90.6%
2022 87.45 15th 110 86.4%
2023 75.25 31st 116 73.3%
2024 88.35 15th 123 87.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.42 2nd 266 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Van Hise Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.49 4th 686 99.4%
2019 94.46 12th 718 98.3%
2021 93.16 17th 699 97.6%
2022 92.10 20th 704 97.2%
2023 91.20 23rd 715 96.8%
2024 87.87 32nd 727 95.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Van Hise Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Van Hise Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 240 3 21 2 3 n/a n/a 0 269
1989 259 1 23 1 3 n/a n/a 0 287
1990 259 3 21 3 2 n/a n/a 0 288
1991 254 4 16 5 2 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 238 5 20 6 1 n/a n/a 0 270
1993 237 10 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 238 8 28 4 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 227 9 43 11 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 227 9 43 11 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 197 10 55 9 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 223 18 65 8 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 222 18 76 12 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 208 17 68 12 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2001 195 16 67 10 3 n/a n/a 0 291
2002 197 19 66 15 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 197 19 66 15 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 191 23 61 14 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2005 193 24 53 12 3 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 199 25 60 12 3 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 189 27 57 18 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2008 208 25 79 18 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 214 31 76 19 2 n/a n/a 0 342
2010 210 36 87 21 5 n/a n/a 0 359
2011 201 23 84 37 2 0 21 0 368
2012 209 31 71 37 1 0 27 0 376
2013 227 32 71 29 0 0 36 0 395
2014 230 28 79 19 0 0 40 0 396
2015 243 27 80 22 2 0 40 0 414
2016 239 20 79 20 2 0 35 0 395
2017 239 20 70 24 2 0 38 0 393
2018 259 12 67 28 2 0 40 0 408
2019 277 16 80 30 1 0 35 0 439
2020 279 13 78 27 1 0 43 0 441
2021 276 14 61 26 0 0 45 0 422
2022 271 15 51 26 0 0 44 0 407
2023 273 18 62 30 0 0 48 0 431
2024 250 25 57 43 0 0 46 0 421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Hise Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 15.4 17.4 15.6
1989 287 19.2 14.9 3.8
1990 288 19.7 14.6 4.2
1991 281 20.1 13.9 18.1
1992 270 20.0 13.5 15.9
1993 271 23.1 11.7 20.7
1994 279 22.7 12.3 20.4
1995 290 18.9 15.3 21.7
1996 290 18.9 15.3 21.7
1997 271 18.8 14.4 22.5
1998 315 21.6 14.6 21.9
1999 329 24.1 13.7 27.7
2000 306 22.4 13.7 28.4
2001 291 22.2 13.1 29.6
2002 297 22.5 13.2 11.4
2003 297 22.5 13.2 11.4
2004 289 18.4 15.7 17
2005 285 19.4 14.7 n/a
2006 299 19.2 15.6 n/a
2007 294 19.4 15.2 21.4
2008 331 19.4 17.1 17.2
2009 342 22.1 15.5 20.2
2010 359 24.5 14.6 21.7
2011 368 25.8 14.2 22.6
2012 376 23.8 15.7 22.3
2013 395 29.0 13.6 20
2014 396 29.8 13.2 19.9
2015 414 n/a n/a 19.3
2016 395 30.0 13.1 18.5
2017 393 30.4 12.9 13
2018 408 31.9 12.7 14.2
2019 439 31.9 13.7 15
2020 441 32.9 13.4 13.4
2021 422 32.2 13.0 14.2
2022 407 29.4 13.8 13.8
2023 431 29.1 14.8 16.7
2024 421 27.2 15.4 15.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Van Hise Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 15.4 17.4 15.6
1989 287 19.2 14.9 3.8
1990 288 19.7 14.6 4.2
1991 281 20.1 13.9 18.1
1992 270 20.0 13.5 15.9
1993 271 23.1 11.7 20.7
1994 279 22.7 12.3 20.4
1995 290 18.9 15.3 21.7
1996 290 18.9 15.3 21.7
1997 271 18.8 14.4 22.5
1998 315 21.6 14.6 21.9
1999 329 24.1 13.7 27.7
2000 306 22.4 13.7 28.4
2001 291 22.2 13.1 29.6
2002 297 22.5 13.2 11.4
2003 297 22.5 13.2 11.4
2004 289 18.4 15.7 17
2005 285 19.4 14.7 n/a
2006 299 19.2 15.6 n/a
2007 294 19.4 15.2 21.4
2008 331 19.4 17.1 17.2
2009 342 22.1 15.5 20.2
2010 359 24.5 14.6 21.7
2011 368 25.8 14.2 22.6
2012 376 23.8 15.7 22.3
2013 395 29.0 13.6 20
2014 396 29.8 13.2 19.9
2015 414 n/a n/a 19.3
2016 395 30.0 13.1 18.5
2017 393 30.4 12.9 13
2018 408 31.9 12.7 14.2
2019 439 31.9 13.7 15
2020 441 32.9 13.4 13.4
2021 422 32.2 13.0 14.2
2022 407 29.4 13.8 13.8
2023 431 29.1 14.8 16.7
2024 421 27.2 15.4 15.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Hise Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $529 (4.3%) $11,654 (95.7%) $12,183
2020 $562 (4.5%) $11,872 (95.5%) $12,435
2021 $520 (3.8%) $13,145 (96.2%) $13,664

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Hise Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 34th of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Hise Elementary)61.268.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)35.334.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Hise Elementary)66.265.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)45.840.3
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Van Hise Elementary)82.575.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)41.944.9
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Hise Elementary)90.574.1
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)45.942.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Van Hise Elementary)90.580.3
 10.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Madison Metropolitan School District)50.156.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Van Hise Elementary)92.175.3
 16.8%
   4th Grade Science (Madison Metropolitan School District)48.250.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Hise Elementary)78.378.3
 0%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)38.538.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Hise Elementary)90.285.5
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)4541.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439431
 1.8%
African American1618
 12.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian8062
 22.5%
Hispanic3030
Pacific Islander00
White277273
 1.4%
Two or More Races3548
 37.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%16.7%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Van Hise Elementary

Students at Van Hise Elementary are 59% White, 14% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American.

Students who attend Van Hise Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamilton Middle
Middle : James Wright Middle
High : West High

Yes! Van Hise Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended Van Hise Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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