Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedy Elementary serves the southern part of Grafton, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest point being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
82%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
507 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Grafton School District.
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