Sweetser Elementary School vs. John W Kendall Elementary School
Should I attend Sweetser Elementary School or John W Kendall 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
Sweetser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
John W Kendall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 236 students in grades 3-4, Sweetser Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John W Kendall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-4
PK-4
Total Students
236 students
365 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1071 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
64
Kindergarten Students
-
58
Grade 1 Students
-
65
Grade 2 Students
-
56
Grade 3 Students
108
67
Grade 4 Students
128
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
89%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
14%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
