J. F. Kennedy Elementary School

Summary:

J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Winooski, Vermont, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 433 students, including a diverse student population.

Despite the school's diverse student body, J. F. Kennedy Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 37.74% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 28.3% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly lower than the state averages. The school's performance in Science for 5th graders was also notably low, with only 18.75% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.45%. The school's academic struggles are particularly pronounced among certain student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who perform significantly worse than their peers at other schools in the region.

J. F. Kennedy Elementary School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Vermont, with a ranking of 95 out of 113 schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 55.43%, suggests that the school may not be effectively allocating resources or implementing strategies to support its economically disadvantaged students. In comparison, nearby schools like Malletts Bay School, C.P. Smith School, and Thomas Fleming School generally outperform J. F. Kennedy Elementary on academic measures, indicating the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices and support systems.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 60 Normand Street
       Winooski, VT  05404-1393


(802) 655-0411

District: Winooski Incorporated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,354 Help


Students who attend J. F. Kennedy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Winooski Middle School
High:    Winooski High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
African American:
25.6%
Asian:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (25.6%), Asian (21.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is $14,354.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

J. F. Kennedy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks J. F. Kennedy Elementary School 95th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See J. F. Kennedy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:




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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.45 138th 184 25.0%
2007 35.28 134th 189 29.1%
2008 33.09 143rd 193 25.9%
2009 28.08 159th 189 15.9%
2010 20.82 179th 189 5.3%
2011 12.22 183rd 189 3.2%
2012 9.80 184th 187 1.6%
2013 12.01 180th 187 3.7%
2014 7.69 165th 167 1.2%
2015 7.57 174th 176 1.1%
2016 5.49 167th 169 1.2%
2017 6.72 167th 169 1.2%
2018 3.66 142nd 142 0.0%
2019 3.36 138th 138 0.0%
2021 8.58 146th 148 1.4%
2022 5.77 133rd 133 0.0%
2023 26.04 95th 113 15.9%
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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.33 1st 2 50.0%
2021 6.65 1st 1 0.0%
2022 24.24 1st 1 0.0%
2023 8.21 1st 1 0.0%
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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.31 8th 16 50.0%
2022 23.01 13th 15 13.3%
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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.55 40th 42 4.8%
2021 5.98 44th 44 0.0%
2022 6.06 38th 38 0.0%
2023 13.35 21st 21 0.0%
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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.50 46th 46 0.0%
2019 3.38 65th 66 1.5%
2021 9.41 63rd 66 4.5%
2022 9.42 59th 61 3.3%
2023 26.13 39th 44 11.4%
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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.68 46th 46 0.0%
2019 5.14 65th 65 0.0%
2021 13.53 63rd 67 6.0%
2022 5.39 62nd 62 0.0%
2023 22.11 38th 46 17.4%
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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.86 2nd 3 33.3%
2019 15.86 4th 4 0.0%
2022 10.53 3rd 3 0.0%
2023 19.51 3rd 3 0.0%
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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.28 144th 146 1.4%
2022 15.21 138th 145 4.8%
2023 37.22 84th 133 36.8%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency 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: Vermont Agency of Education

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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 411 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1989 368 5 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 402 5 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 392 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 389 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 404 2 0 3 13 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 435 3 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 419 6 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1996 419 6 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1997 401 9 29 4 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 390 6 33 6 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 415 10 37 7 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 403 13 31 3 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 389 12 34 9 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 339 18 40 10 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 339 18 40 10 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 314 19 42 12 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 293 23 37 6 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 287 34 42 6 2 n/a n/a 11 382
2007 276 43 29 10 2 n/a n/a 19 379
2008 268 40 24 8 2 n/a n/a 25 367
2009 295 50 19 4 2 0 39 0 409
2010 277 76 26 5 1 0 42 0 427
2011 274 74 39 7 0 0 47 0 441
2012 263 75 60 5 0 0 36 0 439
2013 285 77 58 6 0 0 35 0 461
2014 242 60 62 4 0 0 35 0 403
2015 262 80 65 2 0 0 35 0 444
2016 230 75 93 14 2 0 49 0 463
2017 226 85 93 16 5 0 45 0 470
2018 201 107 107 16 2 0 42 0 475
2019 227 109 103 12 2 0 33 0 486
2020 182 119 107 11 2 0 34 0 455
2021 182 111 97 8 2 0 29 0 429
2022 172 99 84 34 1 0 26 0 416
2023 185 111 92 14 2 0 29 0 433

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 424 20.5 20.6 n/a
1989 381 18.0 21.1 n/a
1990 415 18.0 23.0 n/a
1991 400 27.8 14.3 n/a
1992 399 24.2 16.4 n/a
1993 422 24.2 17.4 n/a
1994 458 28.2 16.2 n/a
1995 452 28.1 16.1 0
1996 452 28.1 16.1 0
1997 443 26.1 17.0 52.1
1998 435 26.1 16.7 n/a
1999 469 27.7 16.9 n/a
2000 450 31.1 14.5 56.7
2001 444 30.6 14.5 52
2002 409 32.1 12.7 59.2
2003 409 32.1 12.7 59.2
2004 389 34.5 11.3 71.5
2005 361 33.9 10.6 66.5
2006 382 31.9 12.0 62
2007 379 32.0 11.8 71.1
2008 367 32.4 11.3 66.1
2009 409 33.7 12.1 73.8
2010 427 35.9 11.8 78.5
2011 441 35.5 12.4 81
2012 439 34.9 12.5 78.8
2013 461 40.2 11.4 82
2014 403 38.5 10.4 81.4
2015 444 40.0 11.1 68.9
2016 463 40.0 11.5 54.9
2017 470 41.4 11.3 47
2018 475 41.9 11.3 76.2
2019 486 42.8 11.3 49.2
2020 455 44.7 10.1 54.3
2021 429 46.9 9.1 47.8
2022 416 38.5 10.7 50
2023 433 39.3 11.0 55.4

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 424 20.5 20.6 n/a
1989 381 18.0 21.1 n/a
1990 415 18.0 23.0 n/a
1991 400 27.8 14.3 n/a
1992 399 24.2 16.4 n/a
1993 422 24.2 17.4 n/a
1994 458 28.2 16.2 n/a
1995 452 28.1 16.1 0
1996 452 28.1 16.1 0
1997 443 26.1 17.0 52.1
1998 435 26.1 16.7 n/a
1999 469 27.7 16.9 n/a
2000 450 31.1 14.5 56.7
2001 444 30.6 14.5 52
2002 409 32.1 12.7 59.2
2003 409 32.1 12.7 59.2
2004 389 34.5 11.3 71.5
2005 361 33.9 10.6 66.5
2006 382 31.9 12.0 62
2007 379 32.0 11.8 71.1
2008 367 32.4 11.3 66.1
2009 409 33.7 12.1 73.8
2010 427 35.9 11.8 78.5
2011 441 35.5 12.4 81
2012 439 34.9 12.5 78.8
2013 461 40.2 11.4 82
2014 403 38.5 10.4 81.4
2015 444 40.0 11.1 68.9
2016 463 40.0 11.5 54.9
2017 470 41.4 11.3 47
2018 475 41.9 11.3 76.2
2019 486 42.8 11.3 49.2
2020 455 44.7 10.1 54.3
2021 429 46.9 9.1 47.8
2022 416 38.5 10.7 50
2023 433 39.3 11.0 55.4

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 J. F. Kennedy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $14,354 (100.0%) $14,354

Data source: Vermont 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 138th of 138 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th of 113 Elementary schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J. F. Kennedy Elementary School)16.68
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)49.541.2
 8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J. F. Kennedy Elementary School)18.86.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)52.543.5
 9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J. F. Kennedy Elementary School)27.413.5
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)50.644
 6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (J. F. Kennedy Elementary School)9.613.5
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)46.538.3
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (J. F. Kennedy Elementary School)8.15.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Vermont)37.235.1
 2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J. F. Kennedy Elementary School)29.522.9
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)55.546.4
 9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (J. F. Kennedy Elementary School)94.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)41.732.8
 8.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students486433
 10.9%
African American109111
 1.8%
American Indian22
Asian10392
 10.7%
Hispanic1214
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White227185
 18.5%
Two or More Races3329
 12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%55.4%
 6.3%


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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 : Winooski Middle School
High : Winooski High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended J. F. Kennedy Elementary School.

J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Vermont elementary schools.

Students at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School are 43% White, 26% African American, 21% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Vermont Agency of Education.

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