Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 470 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Rankings
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1893 out of 9659 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 27% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ABC Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is Cerritos High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ross (Faye) Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elliott (William F) Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Artesia Ross (Faye) Middle School Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 594 students10
0.4 miles
17707 Elaine Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7785 0.4 7-8 594 - Cerritos Cerritos High School Math: 64% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,186 students10
0.5 miles
12500 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715 0.5 9-12 2,186 - Cerritos Elliott (William F) Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 539 students10
0.5 miles
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850 0.5 K-6 539 - Cerritos Juarez (Benito) Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 350 students10
0.5 miles
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870 0.5 K-6 350 - Cerritos Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 278 students10
0.5 miles
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760 0.5 9-12 278
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