Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School
Tel:
(562)229-7875
- Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 476 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School is 0.68, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2408 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 33% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 11% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ABC Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Artesia Ross (faye) Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 571 students
0.4 miles
17707 Elaine Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562)229-7785 0.4 7-8 571 - Cerritos Cerritos High School Grades: 9-12 | 2180 students
0.5 miles
12500 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7715 0.5 9-12 2180 - Cerritos Elliott (william F) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 559 students
0.5 miles
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7850 0.5 K-6 559 - Cerritos Juarez (benito) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 343 students
0.5 miles
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7870 0.5 K-6 343 - Cerritos Tracy (wilbur) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 315 students
0.5 miles
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7760 0.5 9-12 315
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