Vernon Elementary School
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(262) 359-2113
Vernon Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vernon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Vernon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Vernon Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vernon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vernon Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1720 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 12% |
| Black | 19% | 9% |
| White | 44% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 21% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenosha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vernon Elementary School is Tremper High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Brompton School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grewenow Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kenosha Tremper High School Math: 22% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,659 student10
0.3 miles
8560 26th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2200 0.3 9-12 1,659 - Kenosha Grewenow Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 364 students10
0.8 miles
7714 20th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6362 0.8 PK-5 364 - Kenosha Brompton School Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-8 | 214 students10
1.1 miles
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191 1.1 K-8 214 - Kenosha Jeffery Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 323 students10
1.1 miles
4011 87th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2100 1.1 PK-5 323 - Kenosha Southport Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 358 students10
1.2 miles
723 76th St
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6309 1.2 PK-5 358
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