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Thoreau Elementary

3870 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI 53711, United States

+1 (608) 204-6940

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

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Thoreau Elementary Overview

About This School

Thoreau Elementary is a public elementary in Madison, Wisconsin, serving 403 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 36 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $80,808. Students are composed of 51% male and 49% female learners. The student body is 51% White, 26% Hispanic, 14% Black, 7% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

403

Total Students

PK-5

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

36 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Dane County

Students per Counselor

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Thoreau Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.4:1

State Avg: 14.7:1

Students per Counselor

Thoreau Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$80,808

City Avg: $79,520

State Avg: $69,967

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor:1

Thoreau Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.87%

Male

48.64%

Female

Total Enrollment: 403 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White51.12%

Hispanic25.56%

Asian1.24%

Black13.9%

Two or More Races7.2%

Native American0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thoreau Elementary

Q: What is Thoreau Elementary?

A: Thoreau Elementary is a elementary public located in Madison.

Q: How many students attend Thoreau Elementary?

A: Thoreau Elementary has approximately 403 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Elementary is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Thoreau Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Thoreau Elementary - Madison, WI

Quick Facts about Thoreau Elementary
School Name	Thoreau Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	3870 Nakoma Rd, Madison, WI 53711, Madison, WI
County	Dane County
Phone	+1 (608) 204-6940
Total Students	403
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	36
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Thoreau Elementary

What is Thoreau Elementary?

Thoreau Elementary is a elementary public located in Madison.

How many students attend Thoreau Elementary?

Thoreau Elementary has approximately 403 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Elementary is 10:1.

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