Schenk Elementary

schenk.madison.k12.wi.us/

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Schenk Elementary School, located on Schenk Street in Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Madison Metropolitan School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school operates with the goal of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Schenk Elementary functions as a key hub for its neighborhood on Madison's east side. Like many schools in the district, it places a strong focus on social-emotional learning, inclusivity, and student well-being. By utilizing the resources provided by the Madison Metropolitan School District, the school strives to provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body, encouraging family involvement and community collaboration to enhance the overall educational experience.

394

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schenk Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	138
Black	79
Asian	20
Two or More	41

Hispanic
138 (35.0%)
White
116 (29.4%)
Black
79 (20.1%)
Two or More
41 (10.4%)
Asian
20 (5.1%)

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)204-1500
Website:	http://schenk.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 60

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Schenk Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Schenk Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	47.5%
Male	207	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)