Kennedy Elementary School

207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 31%
  • : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
(09-10)
31%
60%
(09-10)
26%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
4%
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Black
91%
47%
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White
3%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eva Gordon Elementary School, Osyka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
223 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Mccomb School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 31%
  • : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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