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 204 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
204 students
370 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#599 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
36
43
Grade 1 Students
33
64
Grade 2 Students
34
52
Grade 3 Students
34
63
Grade 4 Students
29
53
Grade 5 Students
38
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
12%
20%
% White
74%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
