Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vernon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Vernon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1695 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
21%
9%
White
36%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
Vernon Elementary School is ranked #1695 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Vernon Elementary School?
249 students attend Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Vernon Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon Elementary School?
Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vernon Elementary School offer ?
Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vernon Elementary School part of?
Vernon Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.
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