Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
25%
11%
White
38%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #876 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School?
376 students attend Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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