Kennedy Elementary

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, serving 277 students in grades PK-5. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Kennedy Elementary struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.5% to 33.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance on the Forward Exam is consistently below district and state levels across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 38.24% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.07% statewide. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with its African American and White student populations ranking in the bottom 20% and bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively.

When comparing Kennedy Elementary to nearby schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. For instance, MacArthur Elementary, located just 0.7 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 35% of Wisconsin elementary schools and outperforms Kennedy Elementary across all academic measures. Despite the school's poor performance, Kennedy Elementary spends more per student than some of its higher-performing neighbors, suggesting that the issue may not be solely related to funding.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1754 Ninth St
       Green Bay, WI  54304-2898


(920) 492-2640

District: Green Bay Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
893rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,359 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lombardi Middle
High:    Southwest High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.9%
Hispanic:
20.3%
Asian:
16.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


 See top rated Wisconsin elementary schools

 Compare Kennedy Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Kennedy Elementary ranks worse than 84.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 19th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.6. (See more...)
Help
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.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Kennedy Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.9%), Hispanic (20.3%), Asian (16.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 10.6, which is the 9th best among 27 elementary schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Kennedy Elementary employs 28.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary is $17,359, which is the 4th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Elementary 893rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Kennedy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Green Bay Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Green Bay Area Public School District 375th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Kennedy Elementary?

Rank History for Kennedy Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.75 561st 633 11.4%
2005 26.03 514th 632 18.7%
2006 49.44 462nd 712 35.1%
2007 43.93 492nd 689 28.6%
2008 37.79 782nd 1021 23.4%
2009 30.20 860th 1030 16.5%
2010 47.96 704th 1045 32.6%
2011 51.68 637th 1046 39.1%
2012 40.91 805th 1045 23.0%
2013 31.97 839th 1053 20.3%
2014 26.87 888th 1061 16.3%
2015 29.94 864th 1076 19.7%
2016 35.47 774th 1075 28.0%
2017 12.14 948th 1071 11.5%
2018 24.30 845th 1025 17.6%
2019 17.89 895th 1037 13.7%
2021 10.59 945th 1050 10.0%
2022 28.41 832nd 1067 22.0%
2023 21.05 880th 1067 17.5%
2024 18.60 893rd 1061 15.8%
See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.48 79th 249 68.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 441st 721 38.8%
2019 23.79 610th 742 17.8%
2021 18.39 676th 746 9.4%
2022 32.92 523rd 748 30.1%
2023 29.27 567th 770 26.4%
2024 22.84 652nd 790 17.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.30 649th 854 24.0%
2019 29.45 691st 874 20.9%
2021 13.99 795th 847 6.1%
2022 40.81 537th 859 37.5%
2023 32.81 655th 871 24.8%
2024 21.88 747th 866 13.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.20 844th 997 15.3%
2019 18.27 863rd 1002 13.9%
2021 8.60 921st 1004 8.3%
2022 30.84 769th 1017 24.4%
2023 25.84 803rd 1010 20.5%
2024 30.24 781st 1011 22.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.35 748th 997 25.0%
2019 21.75 839th 1002 16.3%
2021 16.41 870th 1003 13.3%
2022 30.02 784th 1017 22.9%
2023 22.57 833rd 1011 17.6%
2024 12.21 901st 1012 11.0%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.52 101st 106 4.7%
2022 22.25 88th 110 20.0%
2023 29.73 77th 116 33.6%
2024 35.39 73rd 123 40.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.50 134th 141 5.0%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.60 196th 266 26.3%
2023 65.53 77th 290 73.4%
2024 47.98 161st 331 51.4%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.05 580th 686 15.5%
2019 8.81 686th 718 4.5%
2021 7.64 680th 699 2.7%
2022 34.75 501st 704 28.8%
2023 16.08 650th 715 9.1%
2024 7.52 702nd 727 3.4%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

Kennedy Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Kennedy Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Kennedy Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Kennedy Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 433 2 10 3 13 n/a n/a 0 461
1990 470 2 17 4 23 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 441 6 17 3 23 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 444 5 16 9 27 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 339 1 16 5 20 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 319 5 12 7 25 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 316 7 13 4 23 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 316 7 13 4 23 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 292 8 13 7 17 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 301 6 10 6 14 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 276 10 7 10 18 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 270 15 14 10 23 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 271 19 19 15 15 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 225 12 20 8 13 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 225 12 20 8 13 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 219 17 26 18 16 n/a n/a 0 296
2005 221 30 24 16 9 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 211 27 24 17 13 n/a n/a 0 292
2007 214 28 21 17 17 n/a n/a 0 297
2008 202 28 19 18 22 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 224 20 27 27 21 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 233 30 21 33 17 n/a n/a 0 334
2011 226 27 20 26 11 0 15 0 325
2012 206 35 27 26 11 0 14 0 319
2013 185 24 24 39 7 0 16 0 295
2014 198 15 30 38 19 1 22 0 323
2015 164 27 31 40 19 1 21 0 303
2016 149 19 33 42 17 1 24 0 285
2017 149 26 30 41 20 1 27 0 294
2018 131 30 37 38 16 1 24 0 277
2019 130 33 37 36 17 0 31 0 284
2020 128 28 50 40 16 0 31 0 293
2021 109 29 50 39 13 0 35 0 275
2022 106 28 55 45 16 0 30 0 280
2023 109 23 52 47 15 0 31 0 277
2024 108 33 49 61 13 0 37 0 301

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 30.5 15.1 16.7
1990 516 32.5 15.8 18
1991 490 29.1 16.8 21.8
1992 501 36.7 13.6 20
1993 381 32.6 11.7 21.5
1994 368 31.8 11.6 23.4
1995 363 26.7 13.6 24.5
1996 363 26.7 13.6 24.5
1997 337 25.7 13.1 25.2
1998 337 28.0 12.0 25.8
1999 321 24.0 13.4 32.1
2000 332 24.2 13.7 31
2001 339 27.9 12.2 33.9
2002 278 25.0 11.1 40.6
2003 278 25.0 11.1 40.6
2004 296 25.1 11.8 44.6
2005 300 24.5 12.2 n/a
2006 292 26.7 10.9 n/a
2007 297 25.6 11.6 48.1
2008 289 24.9 11.6 52.2
2009 319 26.9 11.9 48.9
2010 334 26.6 12.5 57.8
2011 325 25.2 12.8 59.1
2012 319 24.1 13.1 52
2013 295 25.6 11.5 62.4
2014 323 23.8 13.5 70.3
2015 303 n/a n/a 70.6
2016 285 24.0 11.8 74.4
2017 294 25.0 11.7 67.3
2018 277 24.7 11.1 72.6
2019 284 25.2 11.2 71.5
2020 293 25.5 11.4 78.8
2021 275 26.6 10.3 75.3
2022 280 27.5 10.1 73.2
2023 277 28.4 9.7 74
2024 301 28.2 10.6 74.8

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 30.5 15.1 16.7
1990 516 32.5 15.8 18
1991 490 29.1 16.8 21.8
1992 501 36.7 13.6 20
1993 381 32.6 11.7 21.5
1994 368 31.8 11.6 23.4
1995 363 26.7 13.6 24.5
1996 363 26.7 13.6 24.5
1997 337 25.7 13.1 25.2
1998 337 28.0 12.0 25.8
1999 321 24.0 13.4 32.1
2000 332 24.2 13.7 31
2001 339 27.9 12.2 33.9
2002 278 25.0 11.1 40.6
2003 278 25.0 11.1 40.6
2004 296 25.1 11.8 44.6
2005 300 24.5 12.2 n/a
2006 292 26.7 10.9 n/a
2007 297 25.6 11.6 48.1
2008 289 24.9 11.6 52.2
2009 319 26.9 11.9 48.9
2010 334 26.6 12.5 57.8
2011 325 25.2 12.8 59.1
2012 319 24.1 13.1 52
2013 295 25.6 11.5 62.4
2014 323 23.8 13.5 70.3
2015 303 n/a n/a 70.6
2016 285 24.0 11.8 74.4
2017 294 25.0 11.7 67.3
2018 277 24.7 11.1 72.6
2019 284 25.2 11.2 71.5
2020 293 25.5 11.4 78.8
2021 275 26.6 10.3 75.3
2022 280 27.5 10.1 73.2
2023 277 28.4 9.7 74
2024 301 28.2 10.6 74.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennedy Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,167 (7.8%) $13,757 (92.2%) $14,924
2020 $913 (6.0%) $14,415 (94.0%) $15,328
2021 $1,399 (8.1%) $15,960 (91.9%) $17,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy Elementary

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 895th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 880th of 1067 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary)10.817.1
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Green Bay Area Public School District)27.324.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)32.425.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Green Bay Area Public School District)43.239.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary)17.125
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Green Bay Area Public School District)33.429.6
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)26.825
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Green Bay Area Public School District)38.935.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Kennedy Elementary)26.840
 13.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Green Bay Area Public School District)43.444.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Kennedy Elementary)29.342.5
 13.2%
   4th Grade Science (Green Bay Area Public School District)41.637.1
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary)29.720
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Green Bay Area Public School District)29.424.3
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)43.232
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Green Bay Area Public School District)37.137.1
 0%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students284277
 2.5%
African American3323
 30.3%
American Indian1715
 11.8%
Asian3752
 40.5%
Hispanic3647
 30.6%
Pacific Islander00
White130109
 16.2%
Two or More Races3131
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%74%
 2.5%


Schools Near Kennedy Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy Elementary

Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lombardi Middle
High : Southwest High

In the 2023-24 school year, 301 students attended Kennedy Elementary.

Kennedy Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Kennedy Elementary are 36% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% American Indian.


Rate Kennedy Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Kennedy Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 502 milliseconds.