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J F Kennedy Elementary School vs. Driscoll Elementary School

Should you attend J F Kennedy Elementary School or Driscoll Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
J F Kennedy Elementary School
5030 Polen Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Driscoll Elementary School
5767 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Driscoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J F Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 279 students in grades 2-5, Driscoll Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
2-5
Total Students
631 students
279 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J F Kennedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Driscoll Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J F Kennedy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Driscoll Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J F Kennedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Driscoll Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kettering City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Centerville City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#760 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
#952 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J F Kennedy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Driscoll Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 30% in OH)
65%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J F Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kettering City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Driscoll Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Centerville City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J F Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kettering City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Driscoll Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Centerville City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J F Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kettering City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Driscoll Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Centerville City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J F Kennedy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Driscoll Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
45
-
Kindergarten Students
105
-
Grade 1 Students
103
-
Grade 2 Students
103
73
Grade 3 Students
82
61
Grade 4 Students
101
77
Grade 5 Students
92
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kettering City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Driscoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Centerville City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kettering City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Driscoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Centerville City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kettering City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Driscoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Centerville City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kettering City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Driscoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Centerville City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kettering City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Driscoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Centerville City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of J F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kettering City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Driscoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Centerville City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kettering City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Driscoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Centerville City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kettering City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Driscoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Centerville City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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