Stephens Elementary

(608)204-1900

stephens.madison.k12.wi.us/

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stephens Elementary School is a public school located in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). The school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on academic excellence while also prioritizing the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

Situated on S. Rosa Road, the school benefits from a partnership with its active parent-teacher organization and community volunteers, which helps enhance the educational experience through various enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the larger Madison school district, Stephens Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school through a focus on literacy, math, and collaborative learning, all while maintaining a neighborhood-centered approach to education.

493

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	135
Black	72
Asian	44
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
199 (40.4 %)
Hispanic
135 (27.4 %)
Black
72 (14.6 %)
Asian
44 (8.9 %)
Two or More
42 (8.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-1900
Website:	http://stephens.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stephens Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stephens Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	47.3%
Male	260	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)