Kernan Elementary School vs. Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Should you attend Kernan Elementary School or Hugh R Jones 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
Kernan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Hugh R Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kernan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hugh R Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
566 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3953 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2647 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
59
Grade 1 Students
77
50
Grade 2 Students
87
48
Grade 3 Students
68
55
Grade 4 Students
79
52
Grade 5 Students
79
62
Grade 6 Students
88
54
Ungraded Students
5
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
31%
20%
% Black
29%
16%
% White
16%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
8%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
