SHOREWOOD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shorewood Hills Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District school district, located in Madison, WI with about 463 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, Shorewood Hills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School, located in a residential area near the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is a highly regarded public school within the Madison Metropolitan School District. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is well-known for its diverse student body, which includes children from local families as well as many international families associated with the nearby university. This global representation contributes to a unique, inclusive, and culturally rich learning environment that emphasizes global citizenship and community engagement.
Academically, Shorewood Hills is recognized for its strong commitment to rigorous instruction, social-emotional learning, and a supportive, collaborative atmosphere. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to be curious, empathetic, and active participants in their community. With its proximity to the university, the school often benefits from strong parental involvement and community resources, helping to foster a long-standing reputation for high academic achievement and a nurturing climate that prepares students for success in the district’s secondary schools.
For more information, contact Shorewood Hills Elementary at (608) 204-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Madison, WI 53705-1424
(608) 204-1200
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us
SHOREWOOD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Madison, WI with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Madison Metropolitan School District
- Total Students:
- 463
- Teachers:
- 32.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 463 students
- White
- 40.4%
- Asian
- 30.7%
- Two or more races
- 10.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.