Serving 854 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 854 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
854 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2041 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #2041 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
854 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John F. Kennedy Elementary School located?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is located in the Orangecrest neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Orangecrest.
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