Elvehjem Elementary

lvm.madison.k12.wi.us/

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elvehjem Elementary School, located on Academy Drive in Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the surrounding Elvehjem neighborhood within the Madison Metropolitan School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support student growth. Its academic environment is designed to provide a foundational education that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social-emotional skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Elvehjem Elementary places a strong value on inclusivity and student engagement. The school offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, whether in the arts, physical education, or community service. As part of the larger Madison public school system, the institution benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to equitable learning, striving to create a welcoming and supportive environment for its diverse student population.

415

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elvehjem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	61
Black	51
Asian	23
Two or More	56
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
218 (52.7%)
Hispanic
61 (14.7%)
Two or More
56 (13.5%)
Black
51 (12.3%)
Asian
23 (5.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
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)204-1400
Website:	http://lvm.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 62

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 59