Kennedy Elementary School

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Livonia, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Livonia Public Schools School District. While the school has a diverse student population and generally performs above the state average, it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and lags behind some nearby higher-performing schools in test scores and overall performance.

Kennedy Elementary School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Coolidge Elementary, Hoover Elementary, and Buchanan Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.2% in 2017-2018 to 24.6% in 2022-2023, notably higher than nearby schools. While the school's test scores are generally above the state average, they are lower than the Livonia Public Schools School District average and some of the nearby schools.

Kennedy Elementary School's performance on various subgroups is mixed, ranking highly for African American students but lower for special education students and low socioeconomic status students. When compared to nearby schools, Kennedy generally performs better than Rosedale Elementary and Cleveland Elementary, but lags behind schools like Coolidge Elementary, Grant Elementary, and Buchanan Elementary. The school's declining statewide ranking and mixed subgroup performance suggest opportunities for improvement in the coming years.


Detail:

Public K-4

 14201 Hubbard St
       Livonia, MI  48154-4133


(734) 744-2745

District: Livonia Public Schools School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
354th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,681 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Frost Middle School
    Johnson Upper Elementary School
High:    Churchill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.7%
African American:
14.7%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Livonia Public Schools School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2006 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.5. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.7%), African American (14.7%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 17. 10 elementary schools in the Livonia Public Schools School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary School is $14,681. 12 elementary schools in the Livonia Public Schools School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Elementary School 354th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Kennedy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Livonia Public Schools School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Livonia Public Schools School District 84th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.48 256th 1545 83.4%
2007 79.48 204th 1565 87.0%
2008 72.85 399th 1577 74.7%
2009 82.83 129th 1589 91.9%
2010 77.84 219th 1552 85.9%
2011 84.46 54th 1552 96.5%
2012 88.07 118th 1566 92.5%
2013 90.06 80th 1563 94.9%
2014 78.69 279th 1533 81.8%
2015 68.75 468th 1580 70.4%
2016 50.56 783rd 1548 49.4%
2017 71.29 331st 1466 77.4%
2018 84.23 195th 1448 86.5%
2019 83.65 170th 1408 87.9%
2021 73.09 246th 1153 78.7%
2022 82.49 196th 1344 85.4%
2023 63.82 492nd 1470 66.5%
2024 73.16 354th 1486 76.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.15 88th 225 60.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.89 413th 1397 70.4%
2019 86.86 59th 1134 94.8%
2021 52.65 311th 749 58.5%
2022 68.53 253rd 1099 77.0%
2023 48.46 655th 1350 51.5%
2024 53.81 569th 1381 58.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.68 196th 1443 86.4%
2019 86.52 93rd 1171 92.1%
2021 75.66 157th 902 82.6%
2022 78.61 172nd 1106 84.4%
2023 64.48 394th 1321 70.2%
2024 58.44 494th 1342 63.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.17 234th 1446 83.8%
2019 73.53 272nd 1196 77.3%
2021 62.49 293rd 915 68.0%
2022 81.44 162nd 1139 85.8%
2023 55.70 551st 1334 58.7%
2024 76.83 246th 1347 81.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.66 61st 321 81.0%
2024 72.78 46th 348 86.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.03 168th 1253 86.6%
2019 83.08 140th 1128 87.6%
2021 76.32 184th 1005 81.7%
2022 83.31 136th 1102 87.7%
2023 66.56 355th 1198 70.4%
2024 78.10 227th 1204 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kennedy Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.50 180th 806 77.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1988 338 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1989 361 2 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1990 355 0 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1991 385 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 398 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 390 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 390 2 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 372 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 372 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 361 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 355 3 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1999 342 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 347 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 343 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 332 7 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 332 7 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 329 11 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2005 318 6 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 310 12 5 8 0 n/a n/a 3 338
2007 373 5 6 4 0 n/a n/a 4 392
2008 390 3 10 4 n/a n/a n/a 12 419
2009 385 3 11 2 0 n/a n/a 15 416
2010 358 4 8 4 0 n/a n/a 13 387
2011 326 6 5 18 0 0 8 0 363
2012 304 4 7 18 3 0 8 0 344
2013 317 4 8 17 4 0 3 0 353
2014 307 8 11 15 3 0 4 0 348
2015 290 13 7 16 2 0 4 0 332
2016 299 11 5 13 1 0 9 0 338
2017 312 15 5 14 1 0 10 0 357
2018 352 49 8 19 0 0 9 0 437
2019 311 37 6 23 0 0 10 0 387
2020 310 61 12 24 0 0 14 0 421
2021 289 55 14 22 0 0 20 0 400
2022 308 55 9 22 0 0 26 0 420
2023 314 67 12 27 0 0 37 0 457

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
1988 345 n/a n/a n/a
1989 373 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 370 24.0 15.4 1.1
1991 389 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a 3.2
1993 399 n/a 0.0 0.5
1994 400 18.3 21.9 3.3
1995 375 16.5 22.7 2.9
1996 375 16.5 22.7 2.9
1997 366 17.0 21.5 2.5
1998 369 17.0 21.7 0.8
1999 348 17.0 20.5 1.1
2000 352 18.0 19.6 2.3
2001 348 18.3 19.0 1.4
2002 346 16.4 21.1 5.2
2003 346 16.4 21.1 5.2
2004 353 19.1 18.5 6.8
2005 335 18.7 17.9 7.5
2006 338 17.9 18.9 12.8
2007 392 20.9 18.8 9.8
2008 419 20.6 20.3 9.6
2009 416 18.8 22.1 12.2
2010 387 18.5 20.9 13.6
2011 363 16.8 21.6 9.4
2012 344 14.8 23.2 14
2013 353 16.8 21.0 18.7
2014 348 17.9 19.4 19.5
2015 332 17.0 19.5 22
2016 338 16.0 21.1 19.5
2017 357 20.2 17.6 21.6
2018 437 23.5 18.5 33
2019 387 24.0 16.1 31.8
2020 421 22.3 18.8 31.8
2021 400 26.7 14.9 36.8
2022 420 26.4 15.9 31.7
2023 457 26.8 17.0 40.3

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
1988 345 n/a n/a n/a
1989 373 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 370 24.0 15.4 1.1
1991 389 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a 3.2
1993 399 n/a 0.0 0.5
1994 400 18.3 21.9 3.3
1995 375 16.5 22.7 2.9
1996 375 16.5 22.7 2.9
1997 366 17.0 21.5 2.5
1998 369 17.0 21.7 0.8
1999 348 17.0 20.5 1.1
2000 352 18.0 19.6 2.3
2001 348 18.3 19.0 1.4
2002 346 16.4 21.1 5.2
2003 346 16.4 21.1 5.2
2004 353 19.1 18.5 6.8
2005 335 18.7 17.9 7.5
2006 338 17.9 18.9 12.8
2007 392 20.9 18.8 9.8
2008 419 20.6 20.3 9.6
2009 416 18.8 22.1 12.2
2010 387 18.5 20.9 13.6
2011 363 16.8 21.6 9.4
2012 344 14.8 23.2 14
2013 353 16.8 21.0 18.7
2014 348 17.9 19.4 19.5
2015 332 17.0 19.5 22
2016 338 16.0 21.1 19.5
2017 357 20.2 17.6 21.6
2018 437 23.5 18.5 33
2019 387 24.0 16.1 31.8
2020 421 22.3 18.8 31.8
2021 400 26.7 14.9 36.8
2022 420 26.4 15.9 31.7
2023 457 26.8 17.0 40.3

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 Kennedy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $642 (5.4%) $11,354 (94.6%) $11,996
2020 $641 (5.2%) $11,652 (94.8%) $12,293
2021 $1,120 (8.1%) $12,680 (91.9%) $13,800
2022 $1,600 (11.3%) $12,506 (88.7%) $14,107
2023 $1,157 (7.9%) $13,524 (92.1%) $14,681

Data source: Michigan 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 170th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 492nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 21.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)61.843
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Livonia Public Schools School District)55.852.8
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Kennedy Elementary School)69.151.2
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Livonia Public Schools School District)5862.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)66.747.6
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Livonia Public Schools School District)56.756.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Kennedy Elementary School)60.356
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Livonia Public Schools School District)5756.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387457
 18.1%
African American3767
 81.1%
American Indian00
Asian612
 100%
Hispanic2327
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White311314
 1%
Two or More Races1037
 270%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.8%40.3%
 8.5%


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

Middle : Frost Middle School
Middle : Johnson Upper Elementary School
High : Churchill High School

Students at Kennedy Elementary School are 69% White, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Kennedy Elementary School ranks 354th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Kennedy Elementary School.


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