Kennedy Elementary School

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Kennedy Elementary School ranks 218 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rexburg, Idaho, serving grades K-4 with a student population of 351. It is part of the Madison School District, which is ranked 58 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Kennedy Elementary consistently outperforms the Madison District and the state of Idaho in math proficiency, with 48.1% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to 37.6% for the district and 42.2% for the state, the school lags behind the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with only 33.8% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to 38.3% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (13.39%) compared to nearby schools like Hibbard Elementary and Adams Elementary, which range from 6.56% to 13.96%. Additionally, Kennedy Elementary has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 10.9% to 24.9%.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Kennedy Elementary School (50.71% in 2022-2023) suggests that the school serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance compared to nearby schools. This is further evidenced by the school's significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 1st out of 357 Idaho elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 218th out of 301 in 2023-2024. Addressing attendance issues and the socioeconomic factors impacting the school could be potential areas of focus for Kennedy Elementary to improve its overall performance.

Detail:

Public K-4

60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440-1802

(208) 359-3325

District: Madison District

SchoolDigger Rank:
218^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,486

Students who attend Kennedy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Madison Junior High School
	Madison Middle School
High:	Madison Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Pacific Islander:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kennedy Elementary School ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Madison District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (15.3%), Pacific Islander (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Madison District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 19.4, which is the 3^rd best among 4 elementary schools in the Madison District. (See more...)

Compare Kennedy Elementary School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary School is $6,486. 3 elementary schools in the Madison District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kennedy Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Madison District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison District 58^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kennedy Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	59.80	134^th	335	60.0%
2009	88.80	4^th	349	98.9%
2010	79.57	36^th	356	89.9%
2011	85.92	10^th	359	97.2%
2012	81.43	34^th	354	90.4%
2013	92.27	1^st	357	99.7%
2016	85.53	26^th	240	89.2%
2017	62.91	112^th	292	61.6%
2018	44.18	143^rd	254	43.7%
2023	50.74	122^nd	252	51.6%
2024	27.34	218^th	301	27.6%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Most of the workers involved with education do not meet the individual needs of each child. They only do the minimum and do not go above and beyond for your child nor do they have the interest of improving in any important aspect. The special educational program is disappointing and do not have any helpful resources to assist the students' needs. I expressed my concerns to the members and I was shunned for being outspoken and my feedback was not considered. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Kennedy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	426	426
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	416	416
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	437	437
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	343	343
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	377	377
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	377	377
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	365	365
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	362	362
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	351	351
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	350	350
2001	289	3	0	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	322
2002	264	6	5	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2003	264	6	5	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2004	264	7	3	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	300
2005	277	9	4	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	314
2006	305	8	5	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	348
2007	327	7	12	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	381
2008	368	4	7	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	409
2009	410	1	8	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	448
2010	320	1	8	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2011	372	2	5	23	3	2	0	0	407
2012	356	3	6	27	4	0	0	0	396
2013	391	1	10	8	3	1	0	0	414
2014	403	1	6	21	4	1	2	0	438
2015	392	0	5	19	5	3	2	0	426
2016	387	1	7	27	3	2	1	0	428
2017	369	0	5	32	4	2	0	0	412
2018	357	2	3	35	5	2	0	0	404
2019	313	2	3	53	3	2	0	0	376
2020	304	0	5	56	2	3	0	0	370
2021	289	4	6	45	5	7	0	0	356
2022	320	4	4	49	3	7	0	0	387
2023	288	5	5	47	1	4	1	0	351
2024	306	5	2	58	2	6	0	0	379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennedy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	426	18.5	23.0	26.8
1992	416	20.4	20.3	30
1993	437	19.0	23.0	30
1994	343	15.5	22.1	30
1995	377	15.5	24.3	30.8
1996	377	15.5	24.3	30.8
1997	365	17.6	20.7	30.4
1998	362	18.5	19.6	34.5
1999	351	17.0	20.6	39.9
2000	350	16.6	21.1	47.7
2001	322	16.6	19.4	49.4
2002	303	15.4	19.7	44.9
2003	303	15.4	19.7	44.9
2004	300	15.1	19.9	42.3
2005	314	15.2	20.7	43.3
2006	348	14.1	24.7	43.1
2007	381	16.0	23.8	44.4
2008	409	18.0	22.7	42.8
2009	448	17.5	25.6	41.7
2010	357	16.5	21.6	44.5
2011	407	17.0	23.9	42.8
2012	396	17.0	23.2	43.4
2013	414	17.7	23.3	37
2014	438	18.0	24.3	44.3
2015	426	17.0	25.0	46.9
2016	428	19.0	22.5	48.4
2017	412	18.6	22.1	45.9
2018	404	19.1	21.1	49.8
2019	376	19.0	19.7	47.3
2020	370	19.0	19.4	44.6
2021	356	18.7	18.9	43.8
2022	387	18.5	20.9	34.6
2023	351	18.5	18.9	50.7
2024	379	19.5	19.4	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kennedy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	426	18.5	23.0	26.8
1992	416	20.4	20.3	30
1993	437	19.0	23.0	30
1994	343	15.5	22.1	30
1995	377	15.5	24.3	30.8
1996	377	15.5	24.3	30.8
1997	365	17.6	20.7	30.4
1998	362	18.5	19.6	34.5
1999	351	17.0	20.6	39.9
2000	350	16.6	21.1	47.7
2001	322	16.6	19.4	49.4
2002	303	15.4	19.7	44.9
2003	303	15.4	19.7	44.9
2004	300	15.1	19.9	42.3
2005	314	15.2	20.7	43.3
2006	348	14.1	24.7	43.1
2007	381	16.0	23.8	44.4
2008	409	18.0	22.7	42.8
2009	448	17.5	25.6	41.7
2010	357	16.5	21.6	44.5
2011	407	17.0	23.9	42.8
2012	396	17.0	23.2	43.4
2013	414	17.7	23.3	37
2014	438	18.0	24.3	44.3
2015	426	17.0	25.0	46.9
2016	428	19.0	22.5	48.4
2017	412	18.6	22.1	45.9
2018	404	19.1	21.1	49.8
2019	376	19.0	19.7	47.3
2020	370	19.0	19.4	44.6
2021	356	18.7	18.9	43.8
2022	387	18.5	20.9	34.6
2023	351	18.5	18.9	50.7
2024	379	19.5	19.4	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennedy Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,375 (21.2%)	$5,111 (78.8%)	$6,486

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)	59.6	35.9	23.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison District)	63.8	40	23.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)	56.5	56.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison District)	61.2	50.9	10.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)	58.1	44.5	13.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Madison District)	49.7	43.6	6.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	376	351	6.6%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	53	47	11.3%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	313	288	8%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.3%	50.7%	3.4%

Schools Near Kennedy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)			ISAT English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-4	60 South 5th West Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3325	379	20	19.4	50.7%	306 (80.7%)	5 (1.3%)	58 (15.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27.3	218^th of 301 public elementary schools	27.6%		50.7	122^nd of 252 public elementary schools	51.6%	96			48.1	30.9	37.3	33.8	$6,486	$1,375	$5,111
Adams Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 North 2nd East Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3335	255	15	17.5	45.1%	219 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)			52.0			54.4	$6,347	$1,209	$5,139
Madison Online Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	379 South 2nd East	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 359-2337	2	0	4.4		1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-4	358 East 2nd South Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3330	367	18	20.3	35.4%	303 (82.6%)	7 (1.9%)	48 (13.1%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	54.4	131^st of 301 public elementary schools	56.5%		57.5	104^th of 252 public elementary schools	58.7%	27	64.0	45.0	54.9	60.3	37.7	49.2	$6,524	$1,106	$5,418
Burton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2211 W 1000 S	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3332	673	29	23.4	30.0%	583 (86.6%)	3 (0.4%)	68 (10.1%)	8 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.7	161^st of 301 public elementary schools	46.5%		46.2	141^st of 252 public elementary schools	44.0%	20	48.3	42.0	45.0	50.0	53.0	51.6	$7,538	$2,176	$5,362
Madison Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	2413 North 3000 West	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 259-3333	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hibbard Elementary School	Public	K-4	2413 N 3000 W	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3333	286	14	21.1	28.7%	251 (87.8%)	2 (0.7%)	24 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)			60.8	64.4			$6,209	$1,082	$5,128
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	102 North Park Avenue	Sugar City	83448	Madison County	Sugar-Salem Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 356-9351	330	19	17.3	41.5%	284 (86.1%)	3 (0.9%)	35 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)								(n/a)							$6,733	$1,170	$5,562
Kershaw Intermediate School	Public	3-5	610 East 3rd North Street	Sugar City	83448	Madison County	Sugar-Salem Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 356-0241	328	18	18.7	34.1%	297 (90.5%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)			61.0			61.1	$6,596	$1,137	$5,459
South Fork Elementary	Public	K-4	7133 South 2000 West	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3369	268	15	17.7	42.2%	235 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19.1	243^rd of 301 public elementary schools	19.3%		30.8	174^th of 252 public elementary schools	31.0%	69			36.0	40.9	20.3	31.2	$6,746	$1,169	$5,578

Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy Elementary School

Is Kennedy Elementary School a good school?

Kennedy Elementary School ranks 218^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Kennedy Elementary School in?

Madison District

What schools do graduates of Kennedy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kennedy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madison Junior High School
Middle : Madison Middle School
High : Madison Senior High School

How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Kennedy Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kennedy Elementary School?

Students at Kennedy Elementary School are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

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