John F Kennedy Elementary School

2600 N 72nd St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
401 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#959 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John F Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John F Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John F Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
18%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
21%
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Black
31%
7%
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White
16%
62%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John F Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John F Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are John F Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Welborn Elementary School, Claude A Huyck Elementary School, Hazel Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
401 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is John F Kennedy Elementary School located?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is located in the Victory Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Victory Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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