Kennedy Elementary School
Tel:
(785)832-5760
- Kennedy Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Kennedy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kennedy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #900 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 19% |
| Black | 8% | 7% |
| White | 58% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kennedy Elementary School is Lawrence High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Prairie Park Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrence Prairie Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 350 students
0.9 miles
2711 Kensington Road
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785)832-5740 0.9 K-5 350 - Lawrence Cordley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 250 students
1.2 miles
1837 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785)832-5640 1.2 K-5 250 - Lawrence Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School Grades: 6-8 | 473 students
1.3 miles
1400 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785)832-5400 1.3 6-8 473 - Lawrence Lawrence High School Grades: 9-12 | 1609 students
1.4 miles
1901 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785)832-5050 1.4 9-12 1609 - Lawrence Lawrence Virtual School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1104 students
1.4 miles
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785)832-5620 1.4 K-12 1104
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