Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stephens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Stephens Elementary serves the west part of Madison, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary being 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephens Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stephens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephens Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
12%
9%
White
42%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephens Elementary School's ranking?
Stephens Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Stephens Elementary School often compared to?
Stephens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Stephens Elementary School?
447 students attend Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Stephens Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephens Elementary School?
Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stephens Elementary School offer ?
Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stephens Elementary School part of?
Stephens Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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