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 583 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 383 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
583 students
383 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
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
99
46
Grade 1 Students
84
59
Grade 2 Students
77
46
Grade 3 Students
78
49
Grade 4 Students
74
62
Grade 5 Students
87
52
Grade 6 Students
81
55
Ungraded Students
3
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
31%
20%
% Black
29%
18%
% White
17%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
