Kennedy Elementary School serves 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
267 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Abilene School District.
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