Lapham Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lapham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lapham Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lapham Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
19%
9%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lapham Elementary School often compared to?
Lapham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake View Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lapham Elementary School?
192 students attend Lapham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lapham Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lapham Elementary School?
Lapham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lapham Elementary School offer ?
Lapham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lapham Elementary School part of?
Lapham Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Lapham Elementary School located?
Lapham Elementary School is located in the Tenney Lapham neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Tenney Lapham.
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