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Kennedy Elementary School

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Keizer, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 357 students. The school is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher spending per student of $19,554, which is above the district average, Kennedy Elementary School consistently performs below the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 9.8% of 3rd graders, 22.6% of 4th graders, and 28.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 23.7%, 28.4%, and 35.9%, respectively. The school's student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and White students, all perform below the state averages as well.

When comparing Kennedy Elementary School to other nearby schools in the same district, it becomes evident that the school is performing significantly worse academically. For instance, Clear Lake Elementary School, which is only 2.19 miles away, consistently outperforms Kennedy Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, with significantly higher rankings in the state. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Kennedy Elementary School, with 90.76% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4912 Noren Ave NE
       Keizer, OR  97303-2238

(503) 399-3163

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
663rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,554 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Claggett Creek Middle School
High:    McNary High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.1%
White:
25.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary School ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 31st among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.1%), White (25.8%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% 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 15.7, which is the 4th best among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary School is $19,554, which is the 15th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Elementary School 663rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Kennedy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Salem-Keizer School District 24J:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem-Keizer School District 24J 106th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.25 564th 586 3.8%
2005 21.88 539th 629 14.3%
2006 54.14 332nd 636 47.8%
2007 15.23 604th 652 7.4%
2008 30.58 513th 655 21.7%
2009 25.14 555th 665 16.5%
2010 34.30 494th 674 26.7%
2011 30.91 554th 695 20.3%
2012 18.73 656th 730 10.1%
2013 11.63 664th 707 6.1%
2014 9.75 657th 695 5.5%
2015 21.36 590th 706 16.4%
2016 18.61 608th 697 12.8%
2017 22.45 574th 701 18.1%
2018 21.33 599th 709 15.5%
2019 29.25 518th 705 26.5%
2022 16.76 618th 706 12.5%
2023 11.54 663rd 706 6.1%
2024 12.19 663rd 710 6.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.67 75th 179 58.1%
2019 97.76 1st 97 99.0%
2023 26.82 78th 87 10.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.27 314th 481 34.7%
2019 28.93 229th 303 24.4%
2024 25.73 235th 299 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.65 443rd 640 30.8%
2019 47.91 299th 597 49.9%
2022 16.80 615th 703 12.5%
2023 16.24 541st 595 9.1%
2024 23.31 456th 523 12.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.57 602nd 681 11.6%
2019 33.06 439th 621 29.3%
2022 19.77 548th 646 15.2%
2023 10.44 633rd 652 2.9%
2024 16.11 591st 658 10.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.54 511th 680 24.9%
2019 32.57 434th 623 30.3%
2022 16.96 582nd 654 11.0%
2023 14.26 608th 665 8.6%
2024 11.22 634th 662 4.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.16 319th 475 32.8%
2019 51.88 157th 364 56.9%
2022 23.81 292nd 339 13.9%
2023 23.75 305th 360 15.3%
2024 28.07 292nd 365 20.0%
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Rank History for White students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.45 420th 683 38.5%
2019 27.36 517th 662 21.9%
2022 30.23 484th 666 27.3%
2023 9.77 636th 656 3.0%
2024 12.89 630th 670 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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 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 421 6 6 18 4 n/a n/a 0 455
1989 463 1 5 20 7 n/a n/a 0 496
1990 481 4 3 18 5 n/a n/a 0 511
1991 509 3 3 19 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 517 4 5 24 6 n/a n/a 0 556
1993 474 18 6 95 6 n/a n/a 0 599
1994 456 4 2 125 9 n/a n/a 0 596
1995 236 3 2 186 7 n/a n/a 68 502
1996 236 3 2 186 7 n/a n/a 68 502
1997 224 10 1 175 8 n/a n/a 41 459
1998 230 8 1 217 5 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 237 8 0 195 5 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 219 13 1 257 5 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 177 4 3 308 7 n/a n/a 0 499
2002 144 4 7 176 9 n/a n/a 93 433
2003 144 4 7 176 9 n/a n/a 93 433
2004 128 7 13 190 9 n/a n/a 87 434
2005 161 10 5 210 9 n/a n/a 78 473
2006 136 8 12 212 5 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 132 5 13 243 6 n/a n/a 71 470
2008 133 2 15 279 9 n/a n/a 62 500
2009 122 3 21 322 10 n/a n/a 49 527
2010 117 4 15 307 6 n/a n/a 8 457
2011 101 2 0 292 4 12 15 0 426
2012 88 3 0 304 3 16 14 0 428
2013 96 2 3 325 3 4 20 0 453
2014 105 1 3 326 3 8 21 0 467
2015 110 1 1 308 4 13 20 0 457
2016 137 1 1 290 5 10 15 0 459
2017 128 4 1 279 4 11 17 0 444
2018 131 1 0 270 3 12 15 0 432
2019 126 3 2 258 3 9 17 0 418
2020 117 0 1 253 2 9 16 0 398
2021 105 6 0 234 3 7 9 0 364
2022 107 3 0 236 3 5 11 0 365
2023 92 5 0 236 2 10 12 0 357

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 455 18.0 25.2 25.7
1989 496 20.0 24.8 32.1
1990 511 20.9 24.4 18.2
1991 537 21.4 25.0 18.6
1992 556 20.0 27.8 22.7
1993 599 26.6 22.5 27.4
1994 596 26.7 22.3 27.3
1995 502 19.5 25.7 57.4
1996 502 19.5 25.7 57.4
1997 459 21.1 21.8 52.4
1998 461 22.0 21.0 38
1999 445 21.0 21.2 82
2000 495 22.2 22.3 69.3
2001 499 24.7 20.2 75.4
2002 433 20.3 21.3 95
2003 433 20.3 21.3 95
2004 434 22.1 19.6 87
2005 473 21.0 22.5 86.3
2006 373 23.0 16.2 89.8
2007 470 23.0 20.4 83.5
2008 500 24.5 20.4 76
2009 527 26.5 19.9 78
2010 457 23.8 19.1 71.7
2011 426 22.3 19.1 78.2
2012 428 20.0 21.4 70.8
2013 453 22.0 20.5 70.9
2014 467 21.4 21.7 70.9
2015 457 24.0 19.0 85.8
2016 459 26.0 17.6 85.8
2017 444 26.2 16.9 85.8
2018 432 24.5 17.6 85.6
2019 418 24.2 17.2 85.6
2020 398 21.0 18.8 85.7
2021 364 18.8 19.3 n/a
2022 365 22.2 16.4 n/a
2023 357 22.6 15.7 90.8

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 Kennedy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 455 18.0 25.2 25.7
1989 496 20.0 24.8 32.1
1990 511 20.9 24.4 18.2
1991 537 21.4 25.0 18.6
1992 556 20.0 27.8 22.7
1993 599 26.6 22.5 27.4
1994 596 26.7 22.3 27.3
1995 502 19.5 25.7 57.4
1996 502 19.5 25.7 57.4
1997 459 21.1 21.8 52.4
1998 461 22.0 21.0 38
1999 445 21.0 21.2 82
2000 495 22.2 22.3 69.3
2001 499 24.7 20.2 75.4
2002 433 20.3 21.3 95
2003 433 20.3 21.3 95
2004 434 22.1 19.6 87
2005 473 21.0 22.5 86.3
2006 373 23.0 16.2 89.8
2007 470 23.0 20.4 83.5
2008 500 24.5 20.4 76
2009 527 26.5 19.9 78
2010 457 23.8 19.1 71.7
2011 426 22.3 19.1 78.2
2012 428 20.0 21.4 70.8
2013 453 22.0 20.5 70.9
2014 467 21.4 21.7 70.9
2015 457 24.0 19.0 85.8
2016 459 26.0 17.6 85.8
2017 444 26.2 16.9 85.8
2018 432 24.5 17.6 85.6
2019 418 24.2 17.2 85.6
2020 398 21.0 18.8 85.7
2021 364 18.8 19.3 n/a
2022 365 22.2 16.4 n/a
2023 357 22.6 15.7 90.8

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 Kennedy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $15,419
2020 n/a n/a $15,055
2021 n/a n/a $17,320
2022 $2,159 (11.0%) $17,395 (89.0%) $19,554

Data source: Oregon 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 518th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 663rd of 706 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)20.320.3
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)35.724
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary School)20.323.7
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)3722.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)53.418.3
 35.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)37.930
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary School)41.115
 26.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)33.124.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)49.319.3
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)44.737.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary School)24.78.8
 15.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)29.920.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Kennedy Elementary School)20.512.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)26.823.2
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students418357
 14.6%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic258236
 8.5%
Pacific Islander910
 11.1%
White12692
 27%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%90.8%
 5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy Elementary School

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

Middle : Claggett Creek Middle School
High : McNary High School

Students at Kennedy Elementary School are 66% Hispanic, 26% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Kennedy Elementary School.

Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Oregon elementary schools.


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