Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten, John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
83%
41%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
63 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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