Jefferson Elementary School vs. Kennedy Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Kennedy Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
188 students
363 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#599 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
27
58
Grade 1 Students
32
51
Grade 2 Students
31
58
Grade 3 Students
32
53
Grade 4 Students
35
61
Grade 5 Students
31
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
7%
20%
% White
80%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%