Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake View 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake View Elementary School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake View Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1695 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
21%
9%
White
18%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake View Elementary School's ranking?
Lake View Elementary School is ranked #1695 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lake View Elementary School often compared to?
Lake View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lapham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lake View Elementary School?
267 students attend Lake View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Lake View Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake View Elementary School?
Lake View Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake View Elementary School offer ?
Lake View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake View Elementary School part of?
Lake View Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake View Elementary School located?
Lake View Elementary School is located in the Berkeley Oaks neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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