Kennedy Gardens Elementary School
Tel:
(760)768-3842
- Kennedy Gardens Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- Kennedy Gardens Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kennedy Gardens Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kennedy Gardens Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9094 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calexico Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kennedy Gardens Elementary School is Calexico High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William Moreno Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rockwood Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Calexico Rockwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 713 students
0.9 miles
1000 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3832 0.9 K-6 713 - Calexico Calexico High School Grades: 9-12 | 3031 students
1.0 miles
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3980 1.0 9-12 3031 - Calexico Blanche Charles Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 483 students
1.2 miles
1201 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3910 1.2 K-6 483 - Calexico Cesar Chavez Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 942 students
1.2 miles
1251 E. Zapata St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-6400 1.2 K-6 942 - Calexico Mains Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 532 students
1.2 miles
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3900 1.2 K-6 532
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