Kennedy Elementary School
Tel:
(209)933-7225
- Kennedy Elementary School serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Kennedy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kennedy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7139 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 26% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stockton Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kennedy Elementary School is Plaza Robles Continuation High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pulliam Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oakwood Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stockton Oakwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 495 students
0.6 miles
1315 Woodcreek Way
Stockton, CA 95209
(209)953-8392 0.6 K-6 495 - Stockton Sutherland Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 345 students
0.7 miles
550 Spring River Cir.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209)953-8999 0.7 K-6 345 - Stockton Pulliam Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 765 students
0.8 miles
230 Presidio Way
Stockton, CA 95207
(209)933-7265 0.8 K-8 765 - Stockton Colonial Heights Grades: K-8 | 553 students
1.0 miles
8135 Balboa Ave.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209)953-8783 1.0 K-8 553 - Stockton Parklane Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 525 students
1.0 miles
8405 Tam O'shanter Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209)953-8409 1.0 K-6 525
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