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Kennedy Elementary

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school located in Elsa, Texas, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 381. The school is part of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, which is ranked 922 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennedy Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 4,400 and 4,600 out of around 4,600 schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 15-34% of students proficient or better in Reading and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 49-54% and the district averages of 20-35%. The school's performance on STAAR Science is particularly low, with only 4.76% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.29% and the district average of 7.92%. Kennedy Elementary's low performance is consistent across all student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Economically Disadvantaged students.

The nearby schools within the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, such as Santiago Garcia Elementary and Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary, have similar academic performance and demographic profiles to Kennedy Elementary. However, the nearby schools in the Donna Independent School District and Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, such as Daniel Singleterry Senior, Patricia S Garza Elementary, and San Carlos Elementary, generally perform better on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 W 9th St
       Elsa, TX  78543

(956) 262-6027

District: Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4489th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,587 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carlos Truan J H
    David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
High:    Edcouch-Elsa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.5%
White:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.5%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 16. 2 elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary is $11,587, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd) 922nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.72 3065th 3465 11.5%
2005 22.79 3088th 3475 11.1%
2006 30.63 2822nd 3476 18.8%
2007 45.47 2432nd 3724 34.7%
2008 39.78 2680th 3768 28.9%
2009 45.20 2488th 3884 35.9%
2010 51.42 2259th 3937 42.6%
2011 52.99 2234th 4095 45.4%
2012 54.76 2003rd 4206 52.4%
2013 37.96 2983rd 4221 29.3%
2014 62.49 1619th 4260 62.0%
2015 44.65 2617th 4320 39.4%
2016 41.83 2726th 4286 36.4%
2017 29.29 3191st 4329 26.3%
2018 32.41 3043rd 4359 30.2%
2019 30.37 3315th 4479 26.0%
2021 7.56 4551st 4578 0.6%
2022 9.99 4407th 4581 3.8%
2023 9.58 4475th 4647 3.7%
2024 10.47 4489th 4675 4.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.57 1950th 3226 39.6%
2019 39.43 2136th 3333 35.9%
2021 18.73 3251st 3446 5.7%
2022 11.37 3426th 3487 1.7%
2023 9.17 3515th 3556 1.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.82 3267th 3558 8.2%
2019 31.44 2734th 3684 25.8%
2021 19.74 3668th 3799 3.4%
2022 22.78 3522nd 3952 10.9%
2023 18.49 3849th 4086 5.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.04 2224th 4264 47.8%
2019 44.38 2470th 4309 42.7%
2021 8.82 4431st 4451 0.4%
2022 14.68 4242nd 4477 5.2%
2023 13.61 4311th 4521 4.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.12 67th 112 40.2%
2019 46.82 52nd 93 44.1%
2022 20.67 45th 49 8.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.71 2760th 4306 35.9%
2019 30.87 3282nd 4348 24.5%
2021 6.31 4490th 4499 0.2%
2022 10.47 4425th 4561 3.0%
2023 12.76 4353rd 4588 5.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.60 2397th 3106 22.8%
2019 34.06 2567th 3184 19.4%
2021 4.24 2949th 3006 1.9%
2022 20.52 2686th 2958 9.2%
2023 43.57 2156th 2980 27.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 3070th 4240 27.6%
2019 37.05 2891st 4295 32.7%
2021 15.61 4231st 4331 2.3%
2022 15.10 4277th 4461 4.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.26 3287th 4319 23.9%
2019 32.70 3157th 4357 27.5%
2021 12.89 4301st 4498 4.4%
2022 12.22 4341st 4563 4.9%
2023 9.45 4431st 4585 3.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.42 2689th 4168 35.5%
2019 35.83 2907th 4188 30.6%
2021 9.47 4306th 4329 0.5%
2022 12.72 4220th 4376 3.6%
2023 12.29 4243rd 4401 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 14 0 0 701 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1990 6 0 0 540 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1991 7 0 0 560 1 n/a n/a -75 493
1992 6 2 0 548 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 5 2 0 598 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1994 2 1 0 582 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 4 0 0 657 1 n/a n/a 0 662
1996 4 0 0 657 1 n/a n/a 0 662
1997 5 0 0 652 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1998 1 0 0 635 1 n/a n/a 0 637
1999 2 0 0 671 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2000 0 0 0 700 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2001 2 1 0 798 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2002 0 3 0 525 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 0 3 0 525 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 2 4 0 566 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 1 0 0 571 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2006 1 0 0 583 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 2 1 0 541 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2008 3 1 0 569 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 0 1 0 477 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2010 0 2 0 457 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2011 0 0 0 449 0 0 0 0 449
2012 0 0 0 444 0 0 0 0 444
2013 0 0 0 403 0 0 0 0 403
2014 1 0 0 413 0 0 0 0 414
2015 0 0 0 513 0 0 0 0 513
2016 5 0 0 501 0 0 0 0 506
2017 0 0 0 491 0 0 0 0 491
2018 0 0 0 477 0 0 0 0 477
2019 2 0 0 438 0 0 0 0 440
2020 1 0 0 428 0 0 0 0 429
2021 0 0 0 399 0 0 0 0 399
2022 0 0 0 349 0 0 0 0 349
2023 2 0 0 379 0 0 0 0 381

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 715 n/a n/a n/a
1990 546 29.0 18.8 n/a
1991 493 28.6 17.2 n/a
1992 557 32.2 17.2 82.9
1993 605 33.0 18.3 92.1
1994 585 34.0 17.2 86.7
1995 662 35.0 18.9 60.4
1996 662 35.0 18.9 60.4
1997 658 36.0 18.3 32.2
1998 637 37.0 17.2 11.1
1999 673 37.0 18.2 0.3
2000 700 36.0 19.4 0
2001 801 37.9 21.1 0
2002 528 29.4 18.0 0.2
2003 528 29.4 18.0 0.2
2004 572 30.9 18.5 0
2005 572 33.0 17.3 0
2006 584 32.9 17.8 0
2007 544 34.0 16.0 0
2008 573 35.0 16.4 0
2009 478 30.8 15.5 0
2010 459 27.1 16.9 0
2011 449 28.3 15.8 0
2012 444 27.0 16.4 0
2013 403 26.6 15.0 98.8
2014 414 25.7 16.0 99.3
2015 513 29.0 17.6 99.4
2016 506 29.0 17.4 99.4
2017 491 28.8 16.9 99.4
2018 477 32.5 14.6 100
2019 440 28.3 15.5 96.6
2020 429 26.1 16.4 97
2021 399 26.4 15.1 92
2022 349 28.3 12.3 94.8
2023 381 23.7 16.0 95.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 715 n/a n/a n/a
1990 546 29.0 18.8 n/a
1991 493 28.6 17.2 n/a
1992 557 32.2 17.2 82.9
1993 605 33.0 18.3 92.1
1994 585 34.0 17.2 86.7
1995 662 35.0 18.9 60.4
1996 662 35.0 18.9 60.4
1997 658 36.0 18.3 32.2
1998 637 37.0 17.2 11.1
1999 673 37.0 18.2 0.3
2000 700 36.0 19.4 0
2001 801 37.9 21.1 0
2002 528 29.4 18.0 0.2
2003 528 29.4 18.0 0.2
2004 572 30.9 18.5 0
2005 572 33.0 17.3 0
2006 584 32.9 17.8 0
2007 544 34.0 16.0 0
2008 573 35.0 16.4 0
2009 478 30.8 15.5 0
2010 459 27.1 16.9 0
2011 449 28.3 15.8 0
2012 444 27.0 16.4 0
2013 403 26.6 15.0 98.8
2014 414 25.7 16.0 99.3
2015 513 29.0 17.6 99.4
2016 506 29.0 17.4 99.4
2017 491 28.8 16.9 99.4
2018 477 32.5 14.6 100
2019 440 28.3 15.5 96.6
2020 429 26.1 16.4 97
2021 399 26.4 15.1 92
2022 349 28.3 12.3 94.8
2023 381 23.7 16.0 95.3

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,199 (10.9%) $9,813 (89.1%) $11,012
2020 $1,007 (10.2%) $8,833 (89.8%) $9,840
2021 $2,030 (17.5%) $9,557 (82.5%) $11,587

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3315th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4475th of 4647 Elementary schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)2923
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3127
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)3315
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4322
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)3522
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3624
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)3527
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)4025
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3727
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)3817
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4221
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Kennedy Elementary)5212
 40%
   5th Grade Science (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3911
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students440381
 13.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic438379
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%95.3%
 1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy Elementary

Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carlos Truan J H
Middle : David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
High : Edcouch-Elsa High School

Kennedy Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Kennedy Elementary.

Students at Kennedy Elementary are 99% Hispanic.


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