1701 E. Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kennedy Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 28%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
404 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
28%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
51%
This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
92%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?

404 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?

Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?

Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?

Kennedy Elementary School is part of Lindsay Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 28%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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