John F Kennedy Elementary

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John F Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Kansas that serves 401 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Kansas City school district, which is ranked 257 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John F Kennedy Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Kansas elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance compared to state and district averages across all grades and subjects. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with many subgroups ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Kansas elementary schools. However, the school performs relatively better for African American students and English Language Learners. With 84.29% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, John F Kennedy Elementary serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population.

Despite spending $11,548 per student, which is slightly higher than the district average, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio ranging from 12 to 13 students per teacher. This suggests that the resources may not be optimally allocated to support student learning. Addressing the significant academic challenges at John F Kennedy Elementary will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve the quality of education and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2600 N 72nd St
       Kansas City, KS  66109


(913) 627-4950

District: Kansas City

SchoolDigger Rank:
581st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,548 Help


Students who attend John F Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    D D Eisenhower Middle
High:    Washington High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.7%
African American:
28.3%
Asian:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Compare Details John F Kennedy Elementary ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 11th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Kansas City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John F Kennedy Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.7%), African American (28.3%), Asian (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Kansas City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary is 15.3. 22 elementary schools in the Kansas City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F Kennedy Elementary is $11,548. 16 elementary schools in the Kansas City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F Kennedy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John F Kennedy Elementary 581st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See John F Kennedy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kansas City:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 257th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F Kennedy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 8.89 552nd 585 5.6%
2007 7.20 567th 600 5.5%
2008 11.62 574th 614 6.5%
2009 10.80 585th 621 5.8%
2010 14.04 577th 630 8.4%
2011 10.51 599th 631 5.1%
2012 1.79 651st 660 1.4%
2013 3.61 646th 668 3.3%
2015 9.78 646th 678 4.7%
2016 6.76 631st 656 3.8%
2017 10.61 610th 659 7.4%
2018 7.53 626th 656 4.6%
2019 14.67 595th 667 10.8%
2021 7.01 642nd 670 4.2%
2022 14.95 586th 668 12.3%
2023 17.33 569th 660 13.8%
2024 14.08 581st 653 11.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 93rd 129 27.9%
2019 25.51 108th 122 11.5%
2021 29.08 90th 108 16.7%
2022 61.62 25th 117 78.6%
2023 57.53 32nd 117 72.6%
2024 51.62 44th 124 64.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.78 129th 140 7.9%
2019 41.93 105th 193 45.6%
2021 16.48 198th 214 7.5%
2022 51.43 128th 305 58.0%
2024 25.48 238th 306 22.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.87 491st 512 4.1%
2019 23.35 444th 509 12.8%
2021 16.48 457th 494 7.5%
2022 23.72 440th 512 14.1%
2023 27.16 439th 541 18.9%
2024 25.29 458th 546 16.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.90 542nd 574 5.6%
2019 20.27 495th 591 16.2%
2021 14.14 528th 591 10.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.78 129th 140 7.9%
2019 41.93 105th 193 45.6%
2021 16.48 198th 214 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.09 550th 575 4.3%
2019 13.75 536th 586 8.5%
2021 4.92 603rd 605 0.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.18 21st 24 12.5%
2022 13.44 23rd 26 11.5%
2023 7.10 25th 28 10.7%
2024 21.78 17th 22 22.7%
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Rank History for African American students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.58 53rd 65 18.5%
2019 47.66 35th 73 52.1%
2021 33.39 49th 73 32.9%
2022 36.58 42nd 68 38.2%
2023 62.32 17th 74 77.0%
2024 55.64 23rd 72 68.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.96 145th 207 30.0%
2019 36.94 160th 235 31.9%
2021 18.53 215th 229 6.1%
2022 48.24 126th 254 50.4%
2023 46.14 115th 245 53.1%
2024 22.22 234th 260 10.0%
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Rank History for White students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.29 548th 574 4.5%
2019 37.82 397th 592 32.9%
2021 6.44 574th 587 2.2%
2022 45.30 332nd 596 44.3%
2024 13.35 540th 579 6.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for John F Kennedy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 197 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1989 166 211 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1990 197 232 3 16 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1991 179 278 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 168 287 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 177 273 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1994 148 288 6 13 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 120 339 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 120 339 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 115 331 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 106 370 6 26 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 127 296 6 27 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 121 326 7 23 5 n/a n/a 0 482
2001 106 299 9 29 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2002 108 295 17 25 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 108 295 17 25 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 113 271 13 33 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2005 89 258 12 37 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 85 256 7 33 3 n/a n/a 0 384
2007 80 268 8 48 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 95 293 11 60 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 72 298 12 59 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2010 69 250 11 54 0 1 20 0 405
2011 70 259 11 67 1 0 14 0 422
2012 56 278 17 53 1 0 22 0 427
2013 54 306 15 49 1 0 17 0 442
2014 59 287 16 53 1 0 27 0 443
2015 52 281 18 62 1 0 26 0 440
2016 60 253 25 89 1 0 32 0 460
2017 55 238 29 93 0 1 32 0 448
2018 64 220 56 94 1 0 29 0 464
2019 68 208 54 84 1 3 24 0 442
2020 49 217 84 111 0 0 24 0 485
2021 47 191 92 100 0 1 20 0 451
2022 55 148 91 123 0 6 15 0 438
2023 63 126 74 117 0 3 18 0 401
2024 67 118 74 128 0 10 20 0 417

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 John F Kennedy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 20.0 19.6 0
1989 393 19.0 20.6 n/a
1990 450 22.5 20.0 0
1991 476 25.1 18.9 n/a
1992 475 26.8 17.7 35.6
1993 462 26.3 17.6 35.1
1994 457 26.0 17.6 38.9
1995 479 25.0 19.2 43.2
1996 479 25.0 19.2 43.2
1997 463 25.8 17.9 40
1998 510 26.8 19.0 48.2
1999 458 27.3 16.8 42.8
2000 482 27.1 17.8 47.5
2001 448 28.1 15.9 60.5
2002 446 27.8 16.0 60.1
2003 446 27.8 16.0 60.1
2004 431 28.6 15.1 62.9
2005 398 24.0 16.6 65.8
2006 384 25.0 15.4 65.4
2007 405 27.5 14.7 77.3
2008 461 27.3 16.9 75.9
2009 442 31.5 14.0 79.9
2010 405 30.0 13.5 83
2011 422 28.0 15.0 83.9
2012 427 28.9 14.7 85
2013 442 29.0 15.2 87.1
2014 443 29.7 14.9 90.1
2015 440 24.0 18.3 86.1
2016 460 23.0 20.0 73.5
2017 448 32.7 13.7 80.1
2018 464 31.8 14.5 81.7
2019 442 32.1 13.7 74
2020 485 35.1 13.7 84.5
2021 451 34.4 13.0 88.2
2022 438 33.9 12.9 77.4
2023 401 33.2 12.0 84.3
2024 417 27.2 15.3 75.8

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 John F Kennedy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 20.0 19.6 0
1989 393 19.0 20.6 n/a
1990 450 22.5 20.0 0
1991 476 25.1 18.9 n/a
1992 475 26.8 17.7 35.6
1993 462 26.3 17.6 35.1
1994 457 26.0 17.6 38.9
1995 479 25.0 19.2 43.2
1996 479 25.0 19.2 43.2
1997 463 25.8 17.9 40
1998 510 26.8 19.0 48.2
1999 458 27.3 16.8 42.8
2000 482 27.1 17.8 47.5
2001 448 28.1 15.9 60.5
2002 446 27.8 16.0 60.1
2003 446 27.8 16.0 60.1
2004 431 28.6 15.1 62.9
2005 398 24.0 16.6 65.8
2006 384 25.0 15.4 65.4
2007 405 27.5 14.7 77.3
2008 461 27.3 16.9 75.9
2009 442 31.5 14.0 79.9
2010 405 30.0 13.5 83
2011 422 28.0 15.0 83.9
2012 427 28.9 14.7 85
2013 442 29.0 15.2 87.1
2014 443 29.7 14.9 90.1
2015 440 24.0 18.3 86.1
2016 460 23.0 20.0 73.5
2017 448 32.7 13.7 80.1
2018 464 31.8 14.5 81.7
2019 442 32.1 13.7 74
2020 485 35.1 13.7 84.5
2021 451 34.4 13.0 88.2
2022 438 33.9 12.9 77.4
2023 401 33.2 12.0 84.3
2024 417 27.2 15.3 75.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John F Kennedy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,159 (27.4%) $8,389 (72.6%) $11,548

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F Kennedy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 595th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 569th of 660 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Elementary)13.219.2
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City)21.215.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Elementary)18.430.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas City)32.623.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Elementary)31.519
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City)26.921.3
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Elementary)19.216.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City)18.616.5
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Elementary)31.625.4
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City)25.721.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Elementary)16.716.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City)19.614.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (John F Kennedy Elementary)2528.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas City)24.719.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students442401
 9.3%
African American208126
 39.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5474
 37%
Hispanic84117
 39.3%
Pacific Islander33
White6863
 7.4%
Two or More Races2418
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%84.3%
 10.3%


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Students at John F Kennedy Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 28% African American, 18% Asian, 16% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

John F Kennedy Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended John F Kennedy Elementary.

Students who attend John F Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : D D Eisenhower Middle
High : Washington High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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