Serving 417 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 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
28%
7%
White
16%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
417 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 Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 15:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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