Allis Elementary School
Allis Elementary School serves 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Allis Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Allis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Allis Elementary School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 489 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Allis Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Allis Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1876 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 44% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 43% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 12% |
| Black | 26% | 9% |
| White | 22% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.49 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison Metropolitan School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Welcome toFrank Allis Elementary School
- Home of the Wildcats
- At Frank Allis, our mission is to ensure that everystudent has the knowledge and skills needed for academic achievementand a successful life. We proudly educate a diverse community of over400 students in four-year-old kindergarten through fifth grade. Students learn in small class sizes, with a 11 to 1 studentteacher ratio.
- We are committed to developing and sustaining a school environment which encourages individuality and responsibility, celebrates diversity, fosters a desire to learn and supports every community member todiscover and strengthen their skills, talents and abilities so that each child is prepared to be a productive participant in our changing global society.
- Proud to partner with families
- Parents and families are an important part of our school community. We help you find ways to support your child`s learning at home andinvite you to come to school for monthly evening events, to volunteer in school and connect with your child`s teachers by phone, emailor in person. We believe that family events at school underscore the importance of learning.
- Learning another languageis good for growing brains!
- Frank Allis offers Dual Language Immersion (DLI) in Madison. DLI bringsnative Spanish speakers and native English speakers together in aclassroom where they learn side by side. Classes are taught in both Spanish and English. In a DLI classroom, students develop their first language while learning communication and literacy skills in a second language.
- We strategically integrate technology to support learning
- All of our students have access to their own a computer or tablet, which gives them more choice in how they learn and express ideas, lets students accelerate at their own pace, increases access to information and teaches vital digital literacy skills.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Allis Elementary School is Monona Grove High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Whitehorse Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nuestro Mundo (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Madison Nuestro Mundo Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 309 students10
0.0 miles
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076 0 K-5 309 - Madison Monona Grove High School Math: 53% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,024 student10
0.5 miles
4400 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666 0.5 9-12 1,024 - Madison Schenk Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 25%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 421 students10
1.0 miles
230 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-1500 1 K-5 421 - Madison Whitehorse Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 452 students10
1.0 miles
218 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480 1 6-8 452 - Madison Lafollette High School Math: 23% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,560 student10
1.1 miles
702 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600 1.1 9-12 1,560
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.
Learn how parents of gifted children can find additional academic challenges and support programs both in and outside of public schools.
Learn more about the debate behind private school vouchers and whether they are a viable public school alternative for your child.
