Thoreau Elementary

thoreau.madison.k12.wi.us/

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thoreau Elementary School, located on Nakoma Road in Madison, Wisconsin, is a public elementary school serving students within the Madison Metropolitan School District. Situated in a well-established residential area on the city's near-west side, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive, community-centered environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

As part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, Thoreau Elementary follows the district’s broader commitment to educational equity and inclusive practices. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that encourages critical thinking and collaboration, often leveraging its location near local resources to enrich student learning. For families looking for specific details regarding current school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website at [www.madison.k12.wi.us](http://www.madison.k12.wi.us) serves as the primary portal for communication and community engagement.

415

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thoreau Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	103
Black	60
Asian	6
Two or More	30

White
215 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
103 (24.9 %)
Black
60 (14.5 %)
Two or More
30 (7.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)

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)204-6940
Website:	http://thoreau.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 32

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thoreau Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thoreau Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	48.2%
Male	214	51.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)