Kennedy Early Childhood Center serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kennedy Early Childhood Center's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kennedy Early Childhood Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
513 students attend Kennedy Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kennedy Early Childhood Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Early Childhood Center offer ?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Early Childhood Center part of?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center is part of Greater Nanticoke Area School District.
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