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Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School

Grades PK–05 · Madison, WI · NCES 550852000931

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1201 Tompkins Dr · Madison, WI 53716

At a glance

Reported students

462

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

81st percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

385

Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School: 462 reported students.

State peer staffing position

12th percentile

10.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
428
Teachers (FTE)
42.3
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1

What the reported data says about Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School

Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Madison. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Madison Metropolitan School District. NCES reports 462 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.7%) and White (25.8%). English learners represent 32.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
32.9%
Students with disabilities
17.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
58.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.6
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1.1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White25.8%
  • Hispanic37.7%
  • Black19.3%
  • Asian6.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial8.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Madison Metropolitan School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Olson Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

462 reported students

Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

455 reported students

Stephens Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

447 reported students

Huegel Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

417 reported students

Elvehjem Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

415 reported students

Sandburg Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

410 reported students

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