Van Hise Elementary

vanhise.madison.k12.wi.us/

431 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Van Hise Elementary School, located in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, is a well-regarded public school within the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and commitment to academic excellence. Its location near the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Hilldale area allows it to serve a diverse student body, fostering an environment that values inclusive education and social-emotional development.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs, often focusing on literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Van Hise is noted for its active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help provide students with extracurricular opportunities and resources that enhance the overall learning experience. As part of the MMSD, the school works to align with district-wide goals of narrowing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has the support necessary to succeed in a collaborative, supportive setting.

431

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Hise Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	30
Black	18
Asian	62
Two or More	48

White
273 (63.3 %)
Asian
62 (14.4 %)
Two or More
48 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (7.0 %)
Black
18 (4.2 %)

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)204-4800
Website:	http://vanhise.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Van Hise Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Van Hise Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	50.6%
Male	213	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)