Vernon Elementary

Summary:

Vernon Elementary is a public elementary school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, serving 268 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Kenosha School District, which is ranked 352 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vernon Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance on the Forward Exam is significantly below the Kenosha School District and Wisconsin state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.53% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.81% for the district and 52.07% for the state. Additionally, Vernon Elementary has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.8% in 2018-2019 to 32.8% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the district and state averages.

Despite being located in the same district, Vernon Elementary is surrounded by several higher-performing elementary schools, such as Jeffery Elementary and Brompton School, which consistently rank in the top 50% of Wisconsin elementary schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by Vernon Elementary may be more specific to the school itself, rather than solely due to district-level factors. Additionally, Vernon Elementary spends more per student ($14,382 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby higher-performing schools, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8518 22nd Ave
       Kenosha, WI  53143-6446


(262) 359-2113

District: Kenosha School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
906th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,382 Help


Students who attend Vernon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lance Middle
High:    Tremper High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.3%
Hispanic:
33.2%
African American:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Compare Details Vernon Elementary ranks worse than 85.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 20th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Kenosha School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Vernon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.3%), Hispanic (33.2%), African American (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary is 12.2, which is the 6th best among 25 elementary schools in the Kenosha School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon Elementary is $14,382, which is the 7th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Kenosha School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon Elementary 906th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Vernon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kenosha School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenosha School District 352nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vernon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.24 521st 633 17.7%
2005 31.08 491st 632 22.3%
2006 13.00 636th 712 10.7%
2007 27.78 560th 689 18.7%
2008 29.93 852nd 1021 16.6%
2009 25.58 890th 1030 13.6%
2010 34.47 818th 1045 21.7%
2011 30.37 879th 1046 16.0%
2012 23.77 912th 1045 12.7%
2013 25.43 887th 1053 15.8%
2014 18.80 925th 1061 12.8%
2015 17.41 939th 1076 12.7%
2016 16.16 928th 1075 13.7%
2017 19.06 911th 1071 14.9%
2018 16.22 891st 1025 13.1%
2019 18.20 894th 1037 13.8%
2021 13.25 922nd 1050 12.2%
2022 19.21 904th 1067 15.3%
2023 13.11 934th 1067 12.5%
2024 17.26 906th 1061 14.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.64 26th 85 69.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.88 258th 287 10.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.48 674th 721 6.5%
2019 19.87 656th 742 11.6%
2021 18.66 671st 746 10.1%
2022 26.36 594th 748 20.6%
2023 18.19 690th 770 10.4%
2024 29.51 579th 790 26.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.41 772nd 854 9.6%
2019 22.66 768th 874 12.1%
2021 23.61 720th 847 15.0%
2022 18.73 768th 859 10.6%
2023 15.77 794th 871 8.8%
2024 24.03 726th 866 16.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.00 881st 997 11.6%
2019 24.43 827th 1002 17.5%
2021 17.91 863rd 1004 14.0%
2022 28.18 792nd 1017 22.1%
2023 16.28 867th 1010 14.2%
2024 16.09 871st 1011 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.75 839th 997 15.8%
2019 18.55 864th 1002 13.8%
2021 13.36 883rd 1003 12.0%
2022 16.07 879th 1017 13.6%
2023 13.05 889th 1011 12.1%
2024 24.26 823rd 1012 18.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.89 5th 165 97.0%
2019 78.43 22nd 161 86.3%
2021 24.36 129th 141 8.5%
2023 21.68 131st 138 5.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.19 247th 271 8.9%
2019 41.95 148th 266 44.4%
2021 30.85 196th 274 28.5%
2022 36.85 183rd 296 38.2%
2023 37.81 180th 290 37.9%
2024 47.45 162nd 331 51.1%
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Rank History for White students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.18 659th 686 3.9%
2019 15.87 648th 718 9.7%
2021 12.91 657th 699 6.0%
2022 16.12 637th 704 9.5%
2023 10.20 681st 715 4.8%
2024 19.91 631st 727 13.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Vernon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 373 24 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 367 26 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 355 25 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 385 17 15 23 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 417 11 15 19 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 510 28 8 20 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1994 589 35 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 656
1995 574 56 6 49 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1996 574 56 6 49 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1997 642 43 6 57 2 n/a n/a 0 750
1998 501 35 13 55 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1999 413 33 12 49 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 440 33 14 66 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2001 449 47 12 70 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2002 392 59 19 85 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2003 392 59 19 85 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2004 348 60 14 103 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 297 56 8 109 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2006 277 67 9 123 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 290 71 8 125 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2008 273 72 10 138 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 243 83 12 141 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 235 86 7 108 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 214 80 3 106 0 2 17 0 422
2012 185 73 5 106 0 0 20 0 389
2013 175 70 3 114 0 2 18 0 382
2014 171 65 1 100 0 2 17 0 356
2015 168 62 3 89 0 0 17 0 339
2016 157 64 2 82 0 0 14 0 319
2017 146 53 3 89 0 0 20 0 311
2018 129 55 4 79 0 3 24 0 294
2019 121 60 3 79 1 3 30 0 297
2020 124 45 4 78 0 1 40 0 292
2021 120 43 3 71 0 0 31 0 268
2022 101 35 2 84 0 1 27 0 250
2023 108 43 1 89 1 0 26 0 268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vernon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 24.0 17.3 20.6
1989 416 22.5 18.4 15.6
1990 400 19.0 21.0 16
1991 441 26.5 16.6 18.6
1992 464 36.7 12.6 18.1
1993 567 36.3 15.6 21
1994 656 34.4 19.1 21.2
1995 686 39.0 17.6 23.9
1996 686 39.0 17.6 23.9
1997 750 42.1 17.8 20.8
1998 604 40.0 15.1 21.9
1999 509 29.4 17.3 26.7
2000 554 36.5 15.2 28
2001 578 41.5 13.9 27
2002 555 43.4 12.8 41.1
2003 555 43.4 12.8 41.1
2004 525 45.8 11.5 52.6
2005 471 47.8 9.9 n/a
2006 477 39.7 12.0 n/a
2007 495 40.3 12.3 53.9
2008 493 37.0 13.3 56.4
2009 480 38.5 12.5 63.3
2010 436 36.7 11.8 61.5
2011 422 34.5 12.2 64.9
2012 389 25.0 15.5 69.2
2013 382 24.5 15.5 73.6
2014 356 23.0 15.4 67.4
2015 339 n/a n/a 71.1
2016 319 22.0 14.5 74
2017 311 20.0 15.5 72.3
2018 294 19.7 14.9 61.9
2019 297 19.6 15.0 68.4
2020 292 21.2 13.7 77.7
2021 268 22.6 11.8 75.7
2022 250 20.3 12.3 69.6
2023 268 21.8 12.2 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vernon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 24.0 17.3 20.6
1989 416 22.5 18.4 15.6
1990 400 19.0 21.0 16
1991 441 26.5 16.6 18.6
1992 464 36.7 12.6 18.1
1993 567 36.3 15.6 21
1994 656 34.4 19.1 21.2
1995 686 39.0 17.6 23.9
1996 686 39.0 17.6 23.9
1997 750 42.1 17.8 20.8
1998 604 40.0 15.1 21.9
1999 509 29.4 17.3 26.7
2000 554 36.5 15.2 28
2001 578 41.5 13.9 27
2002 555 43.4 12.8 41.1
2003 555 43.4 12.8 41.1
2004 525 45.8 11.5 52.6
2005 471 47.8 9.9 n/a
2006 477 39.7 12.0 n/a
2007 495 40.3 12.3 53.9
2008 493 37.0 13.3 56.4
2009 480 38.5 12.5 63.3
2010 436 36.7 11.8 61.5
2011 422 34.5 12.2 64.9
2012 389 25.0 15.5 69.2
2013 382 24.5 15.5 73.6
2014 356 23.0 15.4 67.4
2015 339 n/a n/a 71.1
2016 319 22.0 14.5 74
2017 311 20.0 15.5 72.3
2018 294 19.7 14.9 61.9
2019 297 19.6 15.0 68.4
2020 292 21.2 13.7 77.7
2021 268 22.6 11.8 75.7
2022 250 20.3 12.3 69.6
2023 268 21.8 12.2 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $798 (6.1%) $12,340 (93.9%) $13,138
2020 $780 (6.2%) $11,849 (93.8%) $12,629
2021 $1,135 (7.9%) $13,248 (92.1%) $14,382

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 894th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 934th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Elementary)23.134.4
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenosha School District)35.133.7
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary)35.915.6
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenosha School District)42.842.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Elementary)25.620
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenosha School District)40.539.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary)23.110
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kenosha School District)38.540.4
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Vernon Elementary)30.820
 10.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Kenosha School District)50.751.6
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Vernon Elementary)28.217.5
 10.7%
   4th Grade Science (Kenosha School District)48.143.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Elementary)20.519.4
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kenosha School District)38.134.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary)36.419.4
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kenosha School District)38.942.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297268
 9.8%
African American6043
 28.3%
American Indian11
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic7989
 12.7%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White121108
 10.7%
Two or More Races3026
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%69%
 0.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Vernon Elementary.

Students at Vernon Elementary are 40% White, 33% Hispanic, 16% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Vernon Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students who attend Vernon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lance Middle
High : Tremper High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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