B−
Thoreau Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
3870 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI 53711 · (608) 204-6940 · Part of Madison Metropolitan School District
Students
403
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
43%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Thoreau Elementary
- Math proficiency 5 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 38.6%
Location
Directions ↗
3870 Nakoma Rd, Madison
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K23
Kindergarten61
Grade 165
Grade 261
Grade 367
Grade 458
Grade 568
Enrollment over time
415’20
410’21
415’22
398’23
403’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 51%Hispanic 26%Black 14%Two or more races 7%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.