Kennedy Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Kennedy Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
372 students
294 students
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% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#663 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/90000/89533/jefferson-elementary-school-chart-4a5LBt.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
5
37
Kindergarten Students
61
42
Grade 1 Students
67
39
Grade 2 Students
62
39
Grade 3 Students
56
61
Grade 4 Students
61
35
Grade 5 Students
60
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
4%
2%
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% Hispanic
11%
20%
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% Black
6%
4%
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% White
71%
67%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.48
0.51
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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