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Emerson Elementary School vs. Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School

Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Emerson Elementary School
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
1201 Tompkins Dr
Madison, WI 53716
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
317 students
463 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#863 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
#1654 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)(22-23 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in WI)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Emerson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
49
Kindergarten Students
47
68
Grade 1 Students
44
68
Grade 2 Students
64
73
Grade 3 Students
40
70
Grade 4 Students
58
70
Grade 5 Students
47
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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