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Kennedy School

Summary:

Kennedy School is an elementary school located in Butte, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 246 students. The school is part of the Butte Elementary School District, which is ranked 122 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennedy School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with 71.95% White, 10.16% Hispanic, 7.32% Native American, and 8.94% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 32.43% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, 47.33% in Reading, and 43.59% in Science, which are lower than the Butte Elementary District and the state averages. As a result, Kennedy School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the lower half of Montana elementary schools, ranking 160 out of 332 in the 2022-2023 school year with a 3-star rating.

The nearby schools, such as Whittier School, Hillcrest School, and Margaret Leary School, generally outperform Kennedy School in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science, as well as higher statewide rankings. The lower academic performance of Kennedy School may be influenced by factors such as the school's higher percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students, as well as the overall performance of the Butte Elementary School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1000 N Emmett
       Butte, MT  59701

(406) 533-2450

District: Butte Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,033 Help


Students who attend Kennedy School usually attend:

Middle:    East Middle School
High:    Butte High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.0%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennedy School ranks better than 51.8% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Kennedy School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Butte Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: White (72%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy School is $12,033, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Butte Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Butte Elementary 122nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.24 184th 217 15.2%
2005 82.01 33rd 218 84.9%
2006 50.30 135th 234 42.3%
2007 54.48 121st 230 47.4%
2008 46.84 127th 194 34.5%
2009 44.04 133rd 190 30.0%
2010 60.78 99th 241 58.9%
2011 65.97 83rd 247 66.4%
2012 59.89 105th 244 57.0%
2013 65.68 70th 246 71.5%
2015 51.20 146th 287 49.1%
2016 35.39 132nd 191 30.9%
2021 34.67 265th 356 25.6%
2022 53.95 179th 329 45.6%
2023 56.27 160th 332 51.8%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kennedy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 280 280
1991 238 0 0 23 5 n/a n/a 0 266
1992 232 0 0 12 8 n/a n/a 0 252
1993 250 0 3 15 9 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 271 0 1 10 21 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 246 1 1 9 31 n/a n/a 0 288
1996 246 1 1 9 31 n/a n/a 0 288
1997 227 3 1 13 31 n/a n/a 0 275
1998 277 2 3 9 19 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 291 3 2 10 25 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 285 3 2 6 22 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 306 0 1 2 11 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 250 0 1 8 14 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 250 0 1 8 14 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 246 0 1 5 18 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 273 4 0 8 29 n/a n/a 0 314
2006 257 3 0 15 25 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 254 2 1 19 22 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 241 0 0 17 28 n/a n/a 0 286
2009 247 0 0 15 28 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 246 1 2 22 28 n/a n/a 0 299
2011 251 0 0 25 20 2 9 0 307
2012 244 2 0 17 26 0 1 0 290
2013 261 6 0 23 24 0 5 0 319
2014 239 0 0 20 25 0 6 0 290
2015 232 2 0 29 33 3 5 0 304
2016 222 5 1 27 21 2 5 0 283
2017 211 1 0 29 11 1 8 0 261
2018 205 4 0 26 8 0 10 0 253
2019 191 1 1 19 11 0 9 0 232
2020 195 1 2 26 13 0 16 0 253
2021 185 3 3 17 13 0 15 0 236
2022 181 2 4 25 12 0 16 0 240
2023 177 2 2 25 18 0 22 0 246

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 280 16.1 17.3 21.4
1991 266 13.9 19.1 21.8
1992 252 13.7 18.3 36.1
1993 277 15.9 17.4 40.4
1994 303 16.2 18.7 42.6
1995 288 15.2 18.9 30.6
1996 288 15.2 18.9 30.6
1997 275 13.8 19.9 35.6
1998 310 14.8 20.9 42.9
1999 331 16.4 20.2 47.7
2000 318 17.3 18.4 45
2001 320 16.8 19.0 46.6
2002 273 17.1 16.0 42.9
2003 273 17.1 16.0 42.9
2004 270 16.9 16.0 40.7
2005 314 17.6 17.8 51.6
2006 300 18.8 16.0 52
2007 298 17.1 17.4 52.3
2008 286 18.5 15.5 57.3
2009 290 18.0 16.1 60
2010 299 18.9 15.7 59.9
2011 307 17.8 17.1 59.3
2012 290 17.9 16.1 62.1
2013 319 18.3 17.3 63.3
2014 290 16.6 17.4 62.1
2015 304 18.0 16.8 100
2016 283 18.0 15.7 100
2017 261 19.0 13.6 100
2018 253 16.2 15.5 100
2019 232 17.4 13.3 62.1
2020 253 18.0 14.0 46.2
2021 236 17.6 13.3 n/a
2022 240 18.2 13.1 n/a
2023 246 18.1 13.5 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 280 16.1 17.3 21.4
1991 266 13.9 19.1 21.8
1992 252 13.7 18.3 36.1
1993 277 15.9 17.4 40.4
1994 303 16.2 18.7 42.6
1995 288 15.2 18.9 30.6
1996 288 15.2 18.9 30.6
1997 275 13.8 19.9 35.6
1998 310 14.8 20.9 42.9
1999 331 16.4 20.2 47.7
2000 318 17.3 18.4 45
2001 320 16.8 19.0 46.6
2002 273 17.1 16.0 42.9
2003 273 17.1 16.0 42.9
2004 270 16.9 16.0 40.7
2005 314 17.6 17.8 51.6
2006 300 18.8 16.0 52
2007 298 17.1 17.4 52.3
2008 286 18.5 15.5 57.3
2009 290 18.0 16.1 60
2010 299 18.9 15.7 59.9
2011 307 17.8 17.1 59.3
2012 290 17.9 16.1 62.1
2013 319 18.3 17.3 63.3
2014 290 16.6 17.4 62.1
2015 304 18.0 16.8 100
2016 283 18.0 15.7 100
2017 261 19.0 13.6 100
2018 253 16.2 15.5 100
2019 232 17.4 13.3 62.1
2020 253 18.0 14.0 46.2
2021 236 17.6 13.3 n/a
2022 240 18.2 13.1 n/a
2023 246 18.1 13.5 n/a

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,999
2021 $11,491
2022 $11,701
2023 $12,033

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students232246
 6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian1118
 63.6%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1925
 31.6%
Pacific Islander00
White191177
 7.3%
Two or More Races922
 144.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy School

Students who attend Kennedy School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School
High : Butte High School

Students at Kennedy School are 72% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% American Indian.

Kennedy School ranks 160th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Kennedy School.


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