Kennedy Elementary School

501 N Woodlawn
Wellington, KS 67152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
129 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#611 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
29%
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35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
21%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
71%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #611 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
129 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Wellington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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