Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedy Primary Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in South Bend, IN, covering approximately 158.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kennedy Academy's student population of 443 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kennedy Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Academy's ranking?
Kennedy Academy is ranked #488 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kennedy Academy often compared to?
Kennedy Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Success Academy Primary School, North Liberty School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Academy?
443 students attend Kennedy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Kennedy Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Academy?
Kennedy Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennedy Academy offer ?
Kennedy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Academy part of?
Kennedy Academy is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
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