How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Van Hise Elementary | Vel Phillips Memorial High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI | Madison, WI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 396 | 2,004 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.1% | 34.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Van Hise Elementary | Vel Phillips Memorial High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,303 | $20,303 |
| District | Madison Metropolitan School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Van Hise Elementary | Vel Phillips Memorial High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.1% | 40.7% |
| African American | 5.6% | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% | 26.5% |
| Asian | 12.6% | 8.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.9% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Van Hise Elementary | Vel Phillips Memorial High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 303.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.4% | 46.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 84 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.