J F Kennedy Elementary School

Summary:

J F Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kettering, Ohio, serving 619 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Kettering City School District, which is ranked 157 out of 839 districts in the state.

J F Kennedy Elementary School has a relatively diverse student population, with 66.88% White, 15.35% African American, 5.33% Hispanic, and 2.42% Asian students. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. J F Kennedy Elementary School's performance exceeds the state averages in all tested subjects and grade levels. The school has particularly strong performance among its African American and English Language Learner student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of Ohio elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. However, the school has seen a gradual increase in its chronic absenteeism rate, from 3.7% in 2020-2021 to 12.9% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, J F Kennedy Elementary School generally outperforms Beavertown Elementary and Orchard Park Elementary on state assessments, but Prass Elementary and Indian Riffle Elementary, also in the Kettering City School District, have even stronger academic performance, ranking in the top 10% and top 5% of Ohio elementary schools, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5030 Polen Dr
       Kettering, OH  45440-2442


(937) 499-1830

District: Kettering City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend J F Kennedy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kettering Middle School
High:    Kettering Fairmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
African American:
15.3%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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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.
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J F Kennedy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks J F Kennedy Elementary School 407th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See J F Kennedy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kettering City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettering City School District 157th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J F Kennedy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.13 342nd 1471 76.8%
2005 71.01 433rd 1501 71.2%
2006 73.51 379th 1504 74.8%
2007 74.12 396th 1609 75.4%
2008 71.94 464th 1582 70.7%
2009 73.85 400th 1610 75.2%
2010 69.64 577th 1662 65.3%
2011 72.68 487th 1686 71.1%
2012 75.41 399th 1709 76.7%
2013 76.22 366th 1701 78.5%
2014 79.07 256th 1687 84.8%
2015 80.18 274th 1684 83.7%
2016 76.14 423rd 1678 74.8%
2017 74.46 452nd 1651 72.6%
2018 78.10 358th 1636 78.1%
2019 80.49 293rd 1676 82.5%
2021 69.76 572nd 1610 64.5%
2022 76.08 409th 1588 74.2%
2023 73.62 469th 1596 70.6%
2024 76.01 407th 1577 74.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.43 75th 139 46.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.69 34th 239 85.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.71 392nd 856 54.2%
2024 49.04 392nd 900 56.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.40 200th 1465 86.3%
2019 83.67 122nd 1465 91.7%
2021 60.58 557th 1404 60.3%
2022 81.41 170th 1419 88.0%
2023 79.16 226th 1447 84.4%
2024 77.45 256th 1484 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.50 308th 1518 79.7%
2019 81.15 219th 1502 85.4%
2021 65.49 547th 1467 62.7%
2022 79.91 281st 1488 81.1%
2023 73.07 417th 1483 71.9%
2024 74.60 392nd 1466 73.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.27 133rd 1021 87.0%
2019 82.20 101st 956 89.4%
2021 34.15 506th 765 33.9%
2022 59.65 242nd 824 70.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.38 234th 759 69.2%
2021 69.67 35th 219 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.78 364th 1536 76.3%
2019 79.00 317th 1535 79.3%
2021 66.11 575th 1499 61.6%
2022 70.10 520th 1518 65.7%
2023 72.29 466th 1498 68.9%
2024 76.07 383rd 1485 74.2%
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Rank History for African American students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.67 52nd 605 91.4%
2022 92.68 25th 601 95.8%
2023 92.63 22nd 610 96.4%
2024 86.44 47th 603 92.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.04 33rd 239 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at J F Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.21 339th 1309 74.1%
2019 82.42 156th 1271 87.7%
2021 68.53 399th 1249 68.1%
2022 72.37 345th 1242 72.2%
2023 69.05 402nd 1215 66.9%
2024 68.90 402nd 1190 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, October 15, 2011

Open Quote The teachers use creative teaching methods and most special education students are included in all content classes. The school includes an Emotional Disturbances Unit for students who attend most classes with the general population, and a mental health professional works onsite at the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for J F 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 585 18 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1989 639 21 23 5 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1990 684 19 24 8 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1991 713 28 17 8 1 n/a n/a 0 767
1992 740 32 17 13 1 n/a n/a 0 803
1993 735 31 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1994 716 31 12 9 2 n/a n/a 0 770
1995 589 18 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 589 18 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 604 19 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1998 596 32 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1999 543 39 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 520 46 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 495 46 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 475 45 15 2 1 n/a n/a 13 551
2003 475 45 15 2 1 n/a n/a 13 551
2004 460 46 16 4 2 n/a n/a 11 539
2005 443 51 20 3 2 n/a n/a 18 537
2006 458 60 15 3 1 n/a n/a 17 554
2007 441 51 11 7 1 n/a n/a 23 534
2008 444 47 14 9 1 n/a n/a 33 548
2009 462 44 16 11 2 n/a n/a 36 571
2010 442 59 12 19 2 n/a n/a 45 579
2011 475 73 6 20 2 1 49 0 626
2012 481 72 9 14 1 0 49 0 626
2013 458 80 9 17 2 0 31 0 597
2014 489 72 13 8 0 1 29 0 612
2015 487 83 16 9 0 1 26 0 622
2016 488 82 13 15 2 0 36 0 636
2017 478 81 10 20 1 1 36 0 627
2018 457 80 16 38 0 0 43 0 634
2019 419 88 17 34 0 0 49 0 607
2020 409 91 17 36 0 0 65 0 618
2021 341 78 15 38 0 0 57 0 529
2022 391 96 19 35 1 0 60 0 602
2023 414 95 15 33 2 0 60 0 619

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 J F Kennedy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 31.0 20.1 0
1989 688 34.0 20.2 n/a
1990 735 34.2 21.4 n/a
1991 767 36.0 21.3 n/a
1992 803 37.6 21.3 13.2
1993 793 34.9 22.7 18.3
1994 770 34.9 22.1 15.8
1995 633 29.5 21.5 22.3
1996 633 29.5 21.5 22.3
1997 654 30.5 21.4 20.8
1998 645 31.5 20.5 21.6
1999 599 30.5 19.6 27.9
2000 584 32.0 18.3 25.7
2001 559 33.5 16.7 27.7
2002 551 36.0 15.3 31.8
2003 551 36.0 15.3 31.8
2004 539 37.5 14.4 33.1
2005 537 35.9 15.0 36.8
2006 554 35.2 15.7 37.8
2007 534 31.3 17.1 41.9
2008 548 29.5 18.6 n/a
2009 571 29.5 19.4 49.7
2010 579 30.7 18.8 53.4
2011 626 28.1 22.2 51.8
2012 626 28.9 21.6 51.6
2013 597 29.9 19.9 52.8
2014 612 28.1 21.7 47.7
2015 622 n/a n/a 50.5
2016 636 33.0 19.2 49.8
2017 627 31.8 19.7 51.5
2018 634 33.1 19.1 51.4
2019 607 33.6 18.0 48.4
2020 618 32.1 19.2 45.5
2021 529 35.0 15.1 n/a
2022 602 35.8 16.8 n/a
2023 619 36.5 16.9 43

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 J F Kennedy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 31.0 20.1 0
1989 688 34.0 20.2 n/a
1990 735 34.2 21.4 n/a
1991 767 36.0 21.3 n/a
1992 803 37.6 21.3 13.2
1993 793 34.9 22.7 18.3
1994 770 34.9 22.1 15.8
1995 633 29.5 21.5 22.3
1996 633 29.5 21.5 22.3
1997 654 30.5 21.4 20.8
1998 645 31.5 20.5 21.6
1999 599 30.5 19.6 27.9
2000 584 32.0 18.3 25.7
2001 559 33.5 16.7 27.7
2002 551 36.0 15.3 31.8
2003 551 36.0 15.3 31.8
2004 539 37.5 14.4 33.1
2005 537 35.9 15.0 36.8
2006 554 35.2 15.7 37.8
2007 534 31.3 17.1 41.9
2008 548 29.5 18.6 n/a
2009 571 29.5 19.4 49.7
2010 579 30.7 18.8 53.4
2011 626 28.1 22.2 51.8
2012 626 28.9 21.6 51.6
2013 597 29.9 19.9 52.8
2014 612 28.1 21.7 47.7
2015 622 n/a n/a 50.5
2016 636 33.0 19.2 49.8
2017 627 31.8 19.7 51.5
2018 634 33.1 19.1 51.4
2019 607 33.6 18.0 48.4
2020 618 32.1 19.2 45.5
2021 529 35.0 15.1 n/a
2022 602 35.8 16.8 n/a
2023 619 36.5 16.9 43

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 J F Kennedy Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,367
2022 $12,846
2023 $12,469

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J F 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 293rd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 469th of 1596 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (J F Kennedy Elementary School)81.963
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)83.679
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J F Kennedy Elementary School)75.979.3
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)81.383
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (J F Kennedy Elementary School)89.886.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)88.786.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J F Kennedy Elementary School)76.577.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)79.179.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (J F Kennedy Elementary School)8570.1
 14.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kettering City School District)80.276.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (J F Kennedy Elementary School)91.666.7
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)83.876
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J F Kennedy Elementary School)8676.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)82.681.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students607619
 2%
African American8895
 8%
American Indian02
Asian1715
 11.8%
Hispanic3433
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White419414
 1.2%
Two or More Races4960
 22.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%43%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J F Kennedy Elementary School

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

Middle : Kettering Middle School
High : Kettering Fairmont High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended J F Kennedy Elementary School.

Students at J F Kennedy Elementary School are 67% White, 15% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

J F Kennedy Elementary School ranks 407th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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