Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School
Tel:
(562)229-7875
- Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School serves 470 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.
- Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
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 470 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 | 470 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3478 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| 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 | 27% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Artesia Ross (faye) Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 594 students
0.4 miles
17707 Elaine Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562)229-7785 0.4 7-8 594 - Cerritos Cerritos High School Grades: 9-12 | 2186 students
0.5 miles
12500 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7715 0.5 9-12 2186 - Cerritos Elliott (william F) Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 539 students
0.5 miles
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7850 0.5 K-6 539 - Cerritos Juarez (benito) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 350 students
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
Grades: 9-12 | 278 students
0.5 miles
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7760 0.5 9-12 278
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