- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, WI
Schenk Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schenk Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550852000935
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schenk Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Schenk Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schenk Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852000935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Schenk Elementary grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE held 39.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 550852000935 · Madison, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 10.1:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
Schenk Elementary grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE held 39.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Schenk Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- East High
East High
1,643 students
- Lafollette Hig
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- Hamilton Middl 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- This school 394
Schenk Elementary
394 students
What this shows Schenk Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schenk Elementary compares
Schenk Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
White 29.4%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Schenk Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schenk Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafollette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schenk Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Madison
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Van Hise Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Randall Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lake View Elementary
Standard public school
292 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Marquette Elementary
Standard public school
169 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schenk Elementary
How many students attend Schenk Elementary?
Schenk Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schenk Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schenk Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schenk Elementary?
50.8% of students at Schenk Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schenk Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schenk Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.0% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schenk Elementary?
Schenk Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schenk Elementary rank among elementary schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Schenk Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides Schenk Elementary, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and East High (1,643 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.