Thoreau Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Madison Metropolitan
Thoreau Elementary School is located in Madison, WI and is one of 33 elementary schools in Madison Metropolitan School District. It is a public school that serves 404 students in grades PK-5.
Thoreau Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wisconsin in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thoreau Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Thoreau Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wisconsin average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thoreau Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Thoreau Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wisconsin in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thoreau Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Thoreau Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wisconsin average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thoreau Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Thoreau Elementary School
My family and many of our Dudgeon-Monroe Street neighbors have attended Thoreau for the past decade. It has been a very positive experience for both my daughter and my son. The current principal is amazing. Our teachers (like most in Madison) are the cream of the crop. They care about the entire community. The community at Thoreau is amazing. Because families are at our school from K-5, most families have multiple children pass through the school. Our parents are so supportive and involved in many aspects of the school day. Together this community of families, teachers and others has created a school that has welcomed and educated my children very well. I am sad to be leaving Thoreau when my son graduates this fall. I feel like it is at it's best point ever and will continue to soar. It has recently been adopted by GHC, has numerous volunteer tutors, classroom yoga instruction, dedicated teachers, a beautiful park setting, modern facilities, committed parents and a wonderful leader at the helm.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 404
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Thoreau Elementary School had 53% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Wisconsin had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
44%
Black
24%
Hispanic
20%
Two or More Races
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
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Madison Metropolitan District Spending
$12,620Per Pupil
The Madison Metropolitan spends $12,620 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Madison Metropolitan District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Thoreau Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wisconsin average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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What is it?
The WKCE-CRT are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in math and reading and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four proficiency levels: minimal performance, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
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