Elvehjem Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Elvehjem Elementary School is an urban public school in Madison, Wisconsin that is part of Madison Metropolitan School District. It serves 403 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.2:1. Its teachers have had 80 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

403 Students

33 Teachers

5106 Academy Dr

Madison, WI 53716 View local requests

http://www.madison.k12.wi.us

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Elvehjem Elementary School Demographics

30%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Elvehjem Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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