Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F Kennedy Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Schiller Park, IL, covering approximately 3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
603 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
38%
45%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #1807 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
603 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Schiller Park SD 81 School District.
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