Kennedy Elementary School
Tel:
(715)345-5699
- Kennedy Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Kennedy Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Kennedy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kennedy Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #421 out of 2029 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 85% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stevens Point Area Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kennedy Elementary School is Stevens Point Area Senior High School (9.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Juvenile Detention (10.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids (6.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rudolph Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids Grades: PK-5 | 181 students
6.7 miles
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715)424-6784 6.7 PK-5 181 - Stevens Point Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 400 students
9.6 miles
600 Maria Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715)345-5419 9.6 PK-6 400 - Stevens Point Stevens Point Area Senior High School Grades: 10-12 | 1499 students
9.8 miles
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715)345-5400 9.8 10-12 1499 - Stevens Point Charles F Fernandez Center Alternative Learning Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 66 students
10.2 miles
1025 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715)345-5592 10.2 9-12 66 - Stevens Point Preschool Options Special Education School
Grades: PK | 29 students
10.2 miles
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715)345-2773 10.2 PK 29
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