Stephens Elementary

(608)204-1900

stephens.madison.k12.wi.us/

447 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.

447

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	133
Black	52
Asian	37
Two or More	38

White
187 (41.8%)
Hispanic
133 (29.8%)
Black
52 (11.6%)
Two or More
38 (8.5%)
Asian
37 (8.3%)

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:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
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 34

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stephens Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stephens Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	47.7%
Male	234	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)