John F. Kennedy Elementary School

19125 Schhouse Ln.
Riverside, CA 92508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 854 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 57% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 854 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
854 students
This chart display total students of John F. Kennedy Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of John F. Kennedy Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of John F. Kennedy Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
57%
40%
This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
<50%
49%
This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
32%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are John F. Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
854 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Riverside Unified School District.

School Reviews

Review John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 57% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links