Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
272 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.
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