Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: John Kennedy Elementary School serves the northwest part of Dubuque, IA, covering an area of approximately 23.9 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located around 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Kennedy Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
79%
70%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #356 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are John Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend John Kennedy Elementary School?
493 students attend John Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Kennedy Elementary School?
John Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John Kennedy Elementary School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.
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