Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2578 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
36%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
58%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #2578 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John F Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladd Comm Cons School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
608 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District.
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