1801 N Diamond Ave
Penitas, TX 78576
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
John F Kennedy Elementary School serves 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
John F Kennedy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
787 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

John F Kennedy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#4545 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?

787 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic.

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 Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?

John F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?

John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of La Joya Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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