Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School serves 405 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elliott (William F) Elementary School, Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School?
405 students attend Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School part of?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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