Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy Elementary serves the southern part of Penitas, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 676 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
676 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
'Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength of the nation.'
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2058 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #2058 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
676 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 17:1, 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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