Kennedy Elementary

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 517 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Kennedy Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in reading and science. However, the school does perform better than the district and state in some areas, such as 5th-grade STAAR Mathematics. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with stronger results for English Language Learner (ELL) students but weaker performance for Gifted and Talented students.

Compared to nearby magnet schools like Roosevelt Elementary, Herrera Elementary, and Burbank Elementary, Kennedy Elementary's academic outcomes are generally lower. However, the school does outperform some nearby non-magnet schools, such as Northline Elementary and Janowski Elementary, in certain areas. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its overall academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 Victoria Dr
       Houston, TX  77022-3931


(713) 696-2686

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1632nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,037 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Williams Middle
High:    Washington B T High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.6%
African American:
23.6%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 40th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.6%), African American (23.6%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 12.8, which is the 42nd best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary is $10,037. 107 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Elementary 1632nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Kennedy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd 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 62.86 1346th 3465 61.2%
2005 44.61 2281st 3475 34.4%
2006 77.31 575th 3476 83.5%
2007 74.85 758th 3724 79.6%
2008 82.85 322nd 3768 91.5%
2009 80.59 456th 3884 88.3%
2010 80.90 415th 3937 89.5%
2011 77.39 659th 4095 83.9%
2012 63.00 1533rd 4206 63.6%
2013 52.73 2139th 4221 49.3%
2014 58.38 1863rd 4260 56.3%
2015 25.35 3557th 4320 17.7%
2016 34.73 3078th 4286 28.2%
2017 35.33 2824th 4329 34.8%
2018 28.10 3305th 4359 24.2%
2019 17.27 4042nd 4479 9.8%
2021 18.84 3955th 4578 13.6%
2022 25.14 3653rd 4581 20.3%
2023 30.77 3356th 4647 27.8%
2024 59.07 1632nd 4675 65.1%
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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 49.74 1509th 3226 53.2%
2019 14.09 3234th 3333 3.0%
2021 30.01 2661st 3446 22.8%
2022 36.13 2421st 3487 30.6%
2023 56.30 1341st 3556 62.3%
2024 55.33 1378th 3638 62.1%
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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 35.88 2331st 3558 34.5%
2019 26.41 3095th 3684 16.0%
2021 32.20 2626th 3799 30.9%
2022 30.05 3018th 3952 23.6%
2024 78.87 468th 4261 89.0%
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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 38.67 2797th 4264 34.4%
2019 29.01 3519th 4309 18.3%
2021 26.02 3666th 4451 17.6%
2022 35.55 3125th 4477 30.2%
2023 35.18 3208th 4521 29.0%
2024 63.97 1249th 4560 72.6%
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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 35.40 2916th 4306 32.3%
2019 18.25 3947th 4348 9.2%
2021 25.96 3457th 4499 23.2%
2022 24.40 3765th 4561 17.5%
2023 31.30 3314th 4588 27.8%
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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 15.98 2914th 3106 6.2%
2019 11.24 3071st 3184 3.5%
2021 27.37 2405th 3006 20.0%
2022 11.65 2844th 2958 3.9%
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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 56.67 1521st 4240 64.1%
2019 16.65 4121st 4295 4.1%
2021 33.74 3078th 4331 28.9%
2022 42.04 2670th 4461 40.1%
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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 24.81 3562nd 4319 17.5%
2019 18.56 3922nd 4357 10.0%
2021 15.69 4156th 4498 7.6%
2022 27.93 3516th 4563 22.9%
2023 33.33 3174th 4585 30.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.92 1137th 2483 54.2%
2019 20.26 2292nd 2515 8.9%
2021 23.24 2130th 2444 12.8%
2022 37.81 1548th 2421 36.1%
2023 34.29 1681st 2443 31.2%
2024 68.80 504th 2421 79.2%
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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 35.46 2884th 4168 30.8%
2019 33.22 3074th 4188 26.6%
2021 29.11 3288th 4329 24.0%
2022 37.12 2948th 4376 32.6%
2023 43.73 2512th 4401 42.9%
2024 57.81 1584th 4431 64.3%
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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 5 425 2 75 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 1 428 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 3 385 5 93 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 3 366 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 3 382 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 0 371 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 0 409 0 160 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1996 0 409 0 160 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1997 1 399 0 171 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1998 2 389 0 161 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 5 394 0 172 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 4 403 0 190 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 4 346 0 215 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 9 318 3 244 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 9 318 3 244 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 3 318 2 263 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2005 5 268 0 293 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 3 220 0 314 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 5 225 0 304 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2008 4 224 0 293 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 2 214 0 300 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2010 3 233 0 500 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2011 4 218 0 507 0 0 14 0 743
2012 9 187 0 525 3 0 13 0 737
2013 6 195 0 550 0 0 10 0 761
2014 5 188 0 582 0 0 8 0 783
2015 5 193 0 597 1 0 4 0 800
2016 3 163 0 570 4 0 6 0 746
2017 5 162 0 566 0 0 4 0 737
2018 6 156 0 575 0 0 2 0 739
2019 9 169 0 523 0 0 2 0 703
2020 8 167 0 535 0 0 7 0 717
2021 6 123 0 458 0 0 2 0 589
2022 8 124 0 400 0 1 2 0 535
2023 3 110 1 398 1 2 2 0 517
2024 4 117 1 370 1 0 3 0 496

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 507 n/a n/a n/a
1990 495 27.0 18.3 n/a
1991 486 27.0 18.0 n/a
1992 471 26.4 17.8 77.3
1993 477 26.0 18.3 81.3
1994 486 28.2 17.2 77.2
1995 569 30.1 18.9 87
1996 569 30.1 18.9 87
1997 571 33.7 16.9 83.4
1998 552 32.6 16.9 81.5
1999 571 28.9 19.8 88.6
2000 597 33.0 18.1 89.3
2001 565 29.9 18.9 89.2
2002 574 31.9 18.0 92
2003 574 31.9 18.0 92
2004 586 32.8 17.9 93.3
2005 566 29.9 18.9 91
2006 537 29.8 18.0 93.9
2007 534 27.5 19.4 68.7
2008 521 29.0 18.0 71.8
2009 516 28.0 18.4 69
2010 736 39.5 18.6 63
2011 743 41.5 17.8 53.3
2012 737 36.0 20.4 42.2
2013 761 38.0 20.0 94.7
2014 783 39.0 20.0 90.7
2015 800 39.0 20.5 86.4
2016 746 38.0 19.6 87.3
2017 737 38.8 18.9 86.6
2018 739 40.0 18.4 88.6
2019 703 39.8 17.6 97.9
2020 717 36.8 19.4 97.2
2021 589 36.9 15.9 97.1
2022 535 34.4 15.5 98.7
2023 517 27.0 19.1 95.7
2024 496 38.6 12.8 96.2

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 507 n/a n/a n/a
1990 495 27.0 18.3 n/a
1991 486 27.0 18.0 n/a
1992 471 26.4 17.8 77.3
1993 477 26.0 18.3 81.3
1994 486 28.2 17.2 77.2
1995 569 30.1 18.9 87
1996 569 30.1 18.9 87
1997 571 33.7 16.9 83.4
1998 552 32.6 16.9 81.5
1999 571 28.9 19.8 88.6
2000 597 33.0 18.1 89.3
2001 565 29.9 18.9 89.2
2002 574 31.9 18.0 92
2003 574 31.9 18.0 92
2004 586 32.8 17.9 93.3
2005 566 29.9 18.9 91
2006 537 29.8 18.0 93.9
2007 534 27.5 19.4 68.7
2008 521 29.0 18.0 71.8
2009 516 28.0 18.4 69
2010 736 39.5 18.6 63
2011 743 41.5 17.8 53.3
2012 737 36.0 20.4 42.2
2013 761 38.0 20.0 94.7
2014 783 39.0 20.0 90.7
2015 800 39.0 20.5 86.4
2016 746 38.0 19.6 87.3
2017 737 38.8 18.9 86.6
2018 739 40.0 18.4 88.6
2019 703 39.8 17.6 97.9
2020 717 36.8 19.4 97.2
2021 589 36.9 15.9 97.1
2022 535 34.4 15.5 98.7
2023 517 27.0 19.1 95.7
2024 496 38.6 12.8 96.2

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 $1,472 (17.8%) $6,818 (82.2%) $8,290
2020 $1,703 (19.2%) $7,182 (80.8%) $8,885
2021 $1,257 (12.5%) $8,781 (87.5%) $10,037

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 4042nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3356th of 4647 Elementary schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)1219
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)1416
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)4944
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)2038
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)3552
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)3372
 39%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)2828
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)4457
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)3332
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)3918
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Kennedy Elementary)168
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students703517
 26.5%
African American169110
 34.9%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic523398
 23.9%
Pacific Islander02
White93
 66.7%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%95.7%
 2.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Kennedy Elementary.

Kennedy Elementary ranks 1632nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Williams Middle
High : Washington B T High School

Students at Kennedy Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 24% African American.


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