Lapham Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Attendance Zone: Lapham Elementary serves the northeast part of Madison, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lapham Elementary School's student population of 182 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Lapham Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
58%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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?
182 students attend Lapham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lapham Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lapham Elementary School?
Lapham Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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