Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Walter M Kennedy School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter M Kennedy School serves the eastern part of Pell City, AL, covering an area of approximately 19.2 square miles, with most students living within a 10-12 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge, while some may be up to 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter M Kennedy School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walter M Kennedy School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter M Kennedy School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter M Kennedy School's ranking?
Walter M Kennedy School is ranked #309 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Walter M Kennedy School often compared to?
Walter M Kennedy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iola Roberts Elementary School, Coosa Valley Elementary School, Margaret Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Walter M Kennedy School?
437 students attend Walter M Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Walter M Kennedy School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter M Kennedy School?
Walter M Kennedy School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter M Kennedy School offer ?
Walter M Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter M Kennedy School part of?
Walter M Kennedy School is part of Pell City School District.
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