Overview
Lake View Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 287 students. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
287 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMadison Metropolitan School District
County55025
CityMadison
ZIP53704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550852000942
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment287
White18.0%
Hispanic / Latino22.1%
Black / African American21.0%
Asian30.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races7.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)