Is Verona Area International School a good school?

Yes. Verona Area International School ranks in the top 9.6% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

How many students attend Verona Area International School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Verona Area International School.

What is the racial makeup of Verona Area International School?

Students at Verona Area International School are 58% White, 21% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Verona Area International School

Summary:

Verona Area International School is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Verona Area School District. With just 125 students, it consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a current statewide ranking of 102 out of 1,061 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Verona Area International School significantly outperforms the district and the state in academic proficiency, with 100% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 68.23% for the district and 53.75% for the state. The school also maintains very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0% to 2.9% over the past several years, much lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for both female and male students, as well as for white students, indicating that it effectively serves all student subgroups. The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 15.8, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Glacier Edge Elementary and Country View Elementary, two nearby district-run elementary schools, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Verona Area International School spends more per student ($12,808 to $13,085) compared to the district-run schools ($12,636 to $14,596), which may contribute to its exceptional results. Additionally, the school has a much lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (4% to 14.17%) compared to the nearby district-run elementary schools (26.47% to 55.69%), which may also be a factor in its high performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593

(608) 845-4200

District: Verona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,085

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 125

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

Two or more races:

20.8%

Asian:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Verona Area International School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Verona Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), two or more races (20.8%), Asian (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Verona Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verona Area International School is 15.8. 4 elementary schools in the Verona Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Verona Area International School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verona Area International School is $13,085, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Verona Area School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Verona Area International School:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona Area International School 102^nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Verona Area International School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Verona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona Area School District 104^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Verona Area International School

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Rank History for all students at Verona Area International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2014	77.10	162^nd	1061	84.7%
2015	72.55	242^nd	1076	77.5%
2016	70.93	274^th	1075	74.5%
2017	81.60	134^th	1071	87.5%
2018	71.94	246^th	1025	76.0%
2019	81.75	126^th	1037	87.8%
2021	86.68	87^th	1050	91.7%
2022	91.63	27^th	1067	97.5%
2023	90.28	43^rd	1067	96.0%
2024	84.00	102^nd	1061	90.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Verona Area International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	72.54	240^th	997	75.9%
2019	73.32	224^th	1002	77.6%
2021	83.33	109^th	1004	89.1%
2022	88.36	54^th	1017	94.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Verona Area International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	61.30	384^th	997	61.5%
2019	85.54	70^th	1002	93.0%
2021	83.67	92^nd	1003	90.8%
2022	84.19	97^th	1017	90.5%

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Rank History for White students at Verona Area International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	91.24	25^th	718	96.5%
2021	76.11	117^th	699	83.3%
2022	82.96	69^th	704	90.2%
2023	77.35	108^th	715	84.9%
2024	81.67	83^rd	727	88.6%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, November 1, 2021

Both of my children attend VAIS. We love the family like feel and the 50/50 immersion with Mandarin Chinese. The school has great test scores, which the high math scores I attribute to the intuitive math curriculum. The teachers care about the student's success. We even had a call from the principle because my daughter's lunch fell on the floor and it made my daughter sad. I feel like the staff and administration are very invested in making my children's experience the best it can be. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 18, 2021

My wife and I were pregnant with our first child and shopping for our first house. We started researching school districts and elementary schools, and decided to move to Verona so we could apply to attend VAIS four years later. It's that good. We have never regretted the gamble. It is such a blessing that Hometown USA is preparing students to be respectful global citizens. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, October 16, 2021

My kids grew up in a California then attended a private international school abroad for their first elementary years. When corona hit, we decided to move back to the US and chose to move to Wisconsin specifically because of VAIS. VAIS had the high quality of education, international environment, and bilingual exposure that we were looking for.

We’d never even been to Wisconsin before but got a house in Verona so we could attend this school. It’s now been a year and my kids are VERY happy, excelling both socially and academically. Love the school, the teachers, and the admin. It was definitely a good decision.

Highly recommend Verona Area International School. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 15, 2021

This school has been amazing for us so far. My son is a kindergartner with VAIS, he loves his friends and teachers. Teachers are sincerely care and patient with little kids. Staffs are excellent in communication with parents and programs. The parent support and group of mentor are great resources that are available to help new family settles in school routines and activities. Successful, bright and kind kiddos are going to lead the future, they’ll say that VAIS is one of strong foundation that nurtured that attributes. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Verona Area International School is a fantastic Mandarin immersion charter school that truly focuses on the success of all students. As a parent to a neurodiverse learner, I can say with absolute certainty that this school goes above and beyond to make sure that all little ones shine bright. Challenges are met with determination, team work, empathy, compassion and respect. Our experience thus far has been nothing short of welcoming and genuine. My child comes home from school saying, "Everyone is different and different is awesome!" It is quite apparent that the principal, teachers and staff here have an undeniable passion for teaching and nurturing. We are so excited to see how much our little learner will grow throughout this school year with the love and support of VAIS on her side. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The small class sizes, attentive teachers, caring staff, and friendly community are just a few of the things that make Verona Area International School (VAIS) an amazing school. The teachers truly care for each student and try to individualize student teaching to the best of their ability. With a class size of 22 students, the teachers and students become very close. It amazing to watch the connections, caring, and love that is found throughout the school. The 5th graders also can become part of the safety patrol that helps younger students who are lost, upset, or having trouble. The school encourages leadership, independence, and caring helping students become strong individuals with great respect and care for the community. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

I have two kiddos that attend VAIS. I have been so impressed by the teachers. My kiddos have learned so much! They do half their day in Chinese and half their day in English and have all the extra curricular programs such art, music and PE. I am so glad that we picked VAIS as our school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Verona Area International School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	14	0	2	0	0	6	22
2012	27	1	2	1	1	6	38
2013	43	1	6	3	1	9	63
2014	63	1	6	5	1	9	85
2015	67	1	6	9	1	10	94
2016	63	1	8	10	1	11	94
2017	54	2	12	9	1	15	93
2018	61	2	12	7	0	15	97
2019	66	1	15	7	0	15	104
2020	64	2	17	10	0	19	112
2021	71	2	15	9	0	16	113
2022	72	3	14	10	0	21	120
2023	73	2	13	11	0	26	125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Verona Area International School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	22	1.0	22.0	18.2
2012	38	2.3	16.5	31.6
2013	63	3.3	18.7	22.2
2014	85	4.6	18.4	12.9
2015	94	n/a	n/a	12.8
2016	94	7.0	13.4	18.1
2017	93	6.5	14.3	16.1
2018	97	6.3	15.3	8.2
2019	104	7.5	13.7	6.7
2020	112	7.5	14.8	3.6
2021	113	8.1	13.8	7.1
2022	120	7.8	15.2	14.2
2023	125	7.8	15.8	4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Verona Area International School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	22	1.0	22.0	18.2
2012	38	2.3	16.5	31.6
2013	63	3.3	18.7	22.2
2014	85	4.6	18.4	12.9
2015	94	n/a	n/a	12.8
2016	94	7.0	13.4	18.1
2017	93	6.5	14.3	16.1
2018	97	6.3	15.3	8.2
2019	104	7.5	13.7	6.7
2020	112	7.5	14.8	3.6
2021	113	8.1	13.8	7.1
2022	120	7.8	15.2	14.2
2023	125	7.8	15.8	4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Verona Area International School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$265 (2.7%)	$9,519 (97.3%)	$9,784
2020	$192 (1.9%)	$9,836 (98.1%)	$10,028
2021	$271 (2.1%)	$12,813 (97.9%)	$13,085

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verona Area International School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 126^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 1067 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area International School)	57.1	60	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)	45.7	50.8	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Area International School)	85.7	65	20.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)	48.5	61.5	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area International School)	85.7	83.3	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)	49.1	63.6	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area International School)	71.4	66.7	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)	42.6	59.2	16.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Verona Area International School)	85.7	94.4	8.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Verona Area School District)	57.1	72.5	15.4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Verona Area International School)	78.6	88.9	10.3%
4th Grade Science (Verona Area School District)	58.2	65.2	7%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area International School)	52.9	73.7	20.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)	45.7	58	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area International School)	41.2	68.4	27.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)	45.5	60.6	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	104	125	20.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	13	13.3%
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	73	10.6%
Two or More Races	15	26	73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.7%	4%	2.7%

Schools Near Verona Area International School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Verona Area International School	Public, Charter	K-5	400 N Main Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4200	125	8	15.8	4.0%	73 (58.4%)	2 (1.6%)	11 (8.8%)	13 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (20.8%)	84	102^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	90.4%		90.3	43^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	96.0%	59	72.7	81.3	100.0				77.3	68.8	53.3				87.5		81.3		$13,085	$271	$12,813
New Century School	Public, Charter	K-5	400 N Main Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4900	125	8	15.8	4.8%	102 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.4%)	88.5	51^st of 1061 public elementary schools	95.2%		91	36^th of 1067 public elementary schools	96.6%	15	76.2	76.2	81.0				81.0	76.2	85.7				81.0		81.0		$12,808	$271	$12,536
Core Knowledge Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	300 Richard Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4130	417	24	17.1	14.1%	307 (73.6%)	18 (4.3%)	27 (6.5%)	42 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.3%)	82.4	128^th of 1061 public elementary schools	87.9%		78.8	178^th of 1067 public elementary schools	83.3%	50	75.0	63.0	71.1	84.9	75.0	72.0	79.6	71.7	77.8	83.0	78.9	62.0	76.1	82.0	60.9	72.0	$11,787	$271	$11,515
Sugar Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	740 N Main Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4700	680	48	14.0	26.5%	435 (64.0%)	19 (2.8%)	160 (23.5%)	17 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.2%)	69.8	325^th of 1061 public elementary schools	69.4%		74.9	222^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	79.2%	103	58.9	64.2	66.4				65.7	67.2	64.3				68.9		60.7		$12,636	$439	$12,196
Country View Elementary	Public	K-5	710 Lone Pine Way	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4800	396	34	11.8	27.5%	239 (60.4%)	58 (14.6%)	42 (10.6%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (9.3%)	73.2	264^th of 1061 public elementary schools	75.1%		78.1	191^st of 1067 public elementary schools	82.1%	73	65.6	61.3	67.2				70.5	65.1	73.5				67.7		64.5		$14,596	$586	$14,008
Glacier Edge Elementary	Public	K-5	800 Kimball La	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 497-2100	477	38	12.4	30.6%	275 (57.7%)	3 (0.6%)	174 (36.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	57.9	522^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	50.8%		73.8	239^th of 1067 public elementary schools	77.6%	283	40.8	62.5	66.2				50.0	58.4	64.9				67.4		51.7		$12,800	$427	$12,372
Cesar Chavez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3502 Maple Grove Dr	Madison	53719	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 442-2000	607	48	12.6	37.1%	279 (46.0%)	75 (12.4%)	152 (25.0%)	50 (8.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.9%)	37	762^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	28.2%		52.3	581^st of 1067 public elementary schools	45.5%	181	40.6	42.6	53.1				33.3	43.6	49.0				54.3		48.9		$14,459	$499	$13,961
Huegel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 Prairie Rd	Madison	53711	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-3100	434	37	11.6	40.3%	225 (51.8%)	67 (15.4%)	76 (17.5%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.1%)	55	568^th of 1061 public elementary schools	46.5%		53.1	566^th of 1067 public elementary schools	47.0%	2	59.7	55.2	54.7				51.5	59.3	50.0				64.4		52.5		$14,945	$837	$14,108
Olson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Redan Dr	Verona	53593	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 442-2600	442	37	11.9	27.6%	215 (48.6%)	64 (14.5%)	34 (7.7%)	75 (17.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.8%)	64	421^st of 1061 public elementary schools	60.3%		72.2	258^th of 1067 public elementary schools	75.8%	163	56.9	55.8	62.1				59.1	67.4	65.5				62.8		60.5		$14,348	$527	$13,822
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6323 Woodington Way	Madison	53711	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-2180	430	36	12.0	53.7%	143 (33.3%)	83 (19.3%)	136 (31.6%)	20 (4.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (10.0%)	20.5	883^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	16.8%		26.9	846^th of 1067 public elementary schools	20.7%	37	44.1	27.9	34.4				40.7	26.2	31.8				41.0		32.8		$17,345	$1,174	$16,172

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