Jefferson Elementary School vs. Kennedy Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Kennedy Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 191 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
191 students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#523 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
35
63
Grade 1 Students
22
48
Grade 2 Students
34
51
Grade 3 Students
36
71
Grade 4 Students
34
58
Grade 5 Students
30
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
14%
22%
% White
69%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%