Kennedy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School serves 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kennedy Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Kennedy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 813 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kennedy Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #541 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 15% |
| Black | 17% | 37% |
| White | 49% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barrow County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kennedy Elementary School is Apalachee High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Westside Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Winder Westside Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 763 students10
0.2 miles
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972 0.2 6-8 763 - Winder Winder Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 659 students10
2.0 miles
194 Mcneal Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194 2 PK-5 659 - Winder Apalachee High School Math: 33% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,811 student10
2.3 miles
940 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111 2.3 9-12 1,811 - Bethlehem Alternative School Alternative School
2.4 miles
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900 2.4 n/a n/a - Winder Haymon-morris Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 810 students10
2.4 miles
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602 2.4 6-8 810
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