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Lapham Elementary School

1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lapham Elementary School serves 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lapham Elementary School's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lapham Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
20%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lapham Elementary School often compared to?
Lapham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake View Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lapham Elementary School?
211 students attend Lapham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lapham Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lapham Elementary School?
Lapham Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lapham Elementary School offer ?
Lapham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lapham Elementary School part of?
Lapham Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Lapham Elementary School located?
Lapham Elementary School is located in the Tenney Lapham neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Tenney Lapham.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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