Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kennedy Academy's student population of 570 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kennedy Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
30%
13%
White
37%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Academy's ranking?
Kennedy Academy is ranked #478 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Academy?
570 students attend Kennedy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Kennedy Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Academy?
Kennedy Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennedy Academy offer ?
Kennedy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kennedy Academy part of?
Kennedy Academy is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
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