D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Vernon Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8518 22nd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Wisconsin
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
249
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%14/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%45%reading -25 pts, math -14 pts10th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +19 pts, math -2 pts81st percentile (list)
Hispanic25%35%reading +1 pts, math +7 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income17%27%reading -9 pts, math -4 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8518 22nd Ave
City Kenosha
ZIP Code 53143
District 5507320
NCES School ID 550732000829
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53143

Understanding the community around Vernon Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,608
Per Capita Income $31,480
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%
High School or Higher 87.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $168,400
Median Rent $1,127
Owner-Occupied 59.4%
Renter-Occupied 40.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vernon Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 35.7%
Hispanic/Latino 32.9%
Black 20.5%
Two or More Races 10.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 249
Teachers (FTE) 22.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vernon Elementary?
Vernon Elementary has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vernon Elementary?
Vernon Elementary has 249 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does Vernon Elementary serve?
Vernon Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vernon Elementary receive per student?
Vernon Elementary receives $15,612 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vernon Elementary in 53143 ▼
Avg Home Value
$265,817
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,432
1-Year Change
+10.8%
% Renters
40.6%

Other Schools in 53143

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026