B
Good
76/100

Elvehjem Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5106 Academy Dr, Madison, WI 53716
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
B
Students gain 1.01 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

76
Repit Score
out of 100
403
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.01 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 58th percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (+2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+12 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%62%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts70th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading +7 pts, math +3 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%45%reading -11 pts, math +5 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5106 Academy Dr
City Madison
ZIP Code 53716
District 5508520
NCES School ID 550852000926
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53716

Understanding the community around Elvehjem Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,538
Per Capita Income $47,533
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.7%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $296,300
Median Rent $1,223
Owner-Occupied 72.6%
Renter-Occupied 27.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Elvehjem Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.3%
Hispanic/Latino 13.9%
Black 11.7%
Two or More Races 11.7%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 403
Teachers (FTE) 28.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Elvehjem Elementary?
Elvehjem Elementary has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Elvehjem Elementary?
Elvehjem Elementary has 403 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Elvehjem Elementary serve?
Elvehjem Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Elvehjem Elementary receive per student?
Elvehjem Elementary receives $20,303 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Elvehjem Elementary in 53716 ▼
Avg Home Value
$422,535
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,739
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
27.4%

Other Schools in 53716

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026