Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schenk 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 20% (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 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schenk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Schenk Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
To be a Welcoming School means to embrace family diversity, avoid gender stereotyping and work to end bullying and name-calling.
School Rankings
Schenk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schenk Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1672 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
22%
9%
White
31%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schenk Elementary School's ranking?
Schenk Elementary School is ranked #1672 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Schenk Elementary School often compared to?
Schenk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Schenk Elementary School?
444 students attend Schenk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Schenk Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schenk Elementary School?
Schenk Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schenk Elementary School offer ?
Schenk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schenk Elementary School part of?
Schenk Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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