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Jefferson Elementary School vs. Kennedy Elementary School

Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Kennedy 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
Jefferson Elementary School
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Kennedy Elementary School
3901 Randolph Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 291 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 10:1 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).
Serving 391 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
291 students
391 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Janesville School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Janesville School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#663 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
#349 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)
50-54%
(Top 30% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in WI)
50-54%
(Top 20% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in WI)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kennedy Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
32
Kindergarten Students
47
64
Grade 1 Students
36
54
Grade 2 Students
38
68
Grade 3 Students
38
57
Grade 4 Students
60
56
Grade 5 Students
35
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Janesville School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Janesville School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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