Van Hise Elementary School
Van Hise Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Van Hise Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Hise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Van Hise Elementary School's student population of 422 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Van Hise Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,025 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Van Hise Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 2025 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
43%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
15%
4%

Hispanic
6%
13%

Black
3%
9%

White
65%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 1/28/2012
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