Vernon Elementary School
Tel:
(262)359-2113
- Vernon Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
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 20%)
School Overview
- Vernon Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vernon Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vernon Elementary School is 0.67, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1705 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 12% |
| Black | 18% | 9% |
| White | 47% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenosha School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Kenosha Tremper High School Grades: 9-12 | 1675 students
0.3 miles
8560 26th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262)359-2200 0.3 9-12 1675 - Kenosha Grewenow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
0.8 miles
7714 20th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262)359-6362 0.8 PK-5 369 - Kenosha Brompton School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 216 students
1.1 miles
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262)359-2191 1.1 K-8 216 - Kenosha Jeffery Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 322 students
1.1 miles
4011 87th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262)359-2100 1.1 PK-5 322 - Kenosha Southport Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 401 students
1.2 miles
723 76th St
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262)359-6309 1.2 PK-5 401
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