Kennedy Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Kennedy Elementary School or Jefferson 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
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
363 students
188 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#125 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
58
27
Grade 1 Students
51
32
Grade 2 Students
58
31
Grade 3 Students
53
32
Grade 4 Students
61
35
Grade 5 Students
50
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
4%
% Black
20%
7%
% White
56%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%