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Kennedy Elementary

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school located in Junction City, Wisconsin, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 168 students. It is part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District, which is ranked 215 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennedy Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school performed better than the state and district in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts, as well as 6th grade Mathematics, but underperformed in 5th grade Mathematics. The school's performance for special education and low socioeconomic status students has also been mixed, with rankings ranging from 307 to 579 out of 790 and 346 to 411 out of 866 Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, Kennedy Elementary has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.0% to 14.2% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Kennedy Elementary's performance is mixed. For example, McDill Elementary and Bannach Elementary have consistently outperformed Kennedy Elementary in academic assessments, while Kennedy Elementary performs better than some other nearby schools, such as Washington Elementary (Stevens Point) and Plover-Whiting Elementary, in certain subject areas and grade levels. The school's relatively high proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.57% to 38.64% over the past few years, suggests that it serves a population with higher economic needs compared to some of the other nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 616 W 2nd St
       Junction City, WI  54443-9701

(715) 345-5614

District: Stevens Point Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
600th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,608 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Junior High
High:    Stevens Point Area Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.6% Help


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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary ranks worse than 56.6% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.54. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Stevens Point Area Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 13.1. 4 elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary is $16,608, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Elementary 600th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Kennedy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stevens Point Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevens Point Area Public School District 215th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.54 340th 712 52.2%
2008 40.12 769th 1021 24.7%
2009 53.27 584th 1030 43.3%
2010 77.77 139th 1045 86.7%
2011 78.25 123rd 1046 88.2%
2012 77.24 119th 1045 88.6%
2013 59.38 436th 1053 58.6%
2014 50.52 610th 1061 42.5%
2015 60.87 460th 1076 57.2%
2016 43.17 685th 1075 36.3%
2017 70.05 294th 1071 72.5%
2018 54.75 497th 1025 51.5%
2019 63.96 373rd 1037 64.0%
2021 58.26 462nd 1050 56.0%
2022 59.65 455th 1067 57.4%
2023 54.30 552nd 1067 48.3%
2024 52.54 600th 1061 43.4%
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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 25.73 579th 721 19.7%
2023 36.01 493rd 770 36.0%
2024 54.42 307th 790 61.1%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.83 365th 854 57.3%
2019 64.72 232nd 874 73.5%
2021 64.64 219th 847 74.1%
2022 56.08 346th 859 59.7%
2023 53.19 389th 871 55.3%
2024 52.15 411th 866 52.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.49 358th 997 64.1%
2019 72.53 234th 1002 76.6%
2021 61.60 393rd 1004 60.9%
2022 55.57 479th 1017 52.9%
2023 55.15 503rd 1010 50.2%
2024 49.25 606th 1011 40.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.22 628th 997 37.0%
2019 52.07 515th 1002 48.6%
2021 53.92 509th 1003 49.3%
2022 62.60 364th 1017 64.2%
2023 50.83 566th 1011 44.0%
2024 55.39 508th 1012 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.72 487th 686 29.0%
2023 41.74 456th 715 36.2%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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
1988 327 4 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 338
1989 307 1 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 312 1 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 324
1991 318 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1992 305 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 281 2 3 2 7 n/a n/a 0 295
1994 269 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 266 2 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1996 266 2 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1997 256 2 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 258 0 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 226 0 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2000 231 0 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 197 1 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2002 185 13 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2003 185 13 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2004 173 1 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2005 155 1 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2006 232 1 12 15 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 215 2 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 207 3 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 195 3 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2010 188 2 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 211
2011 191 0 2 22 0 0 5 0 220
2012 198 0 1 26 0 0 4 0 229
2013 178 2 1 27 0 0 4 0 212
2014 185 2 2 23 0 0 4 0 216
2015 182 1 2 25 0 0 4 0 214
2016 185 1 1 25 0 0 7 0 219
2017 199 1 1 20 0 0 7 0 228
2018 194 4 1 24 0 0 7 0 230
2019 186 1 2 25 0 0 7 0 221
2020 185 1 3 25 0 0 11 0 225
2021 167 1 3 17 0 0 9 0 197
2022 148 3 3 15 0 0 7 0 176
2023 143 1 5 12 1 0 6 0 168

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
1988 338 17.6 19.2 14.2
1989 325 16.6 19.5 18.8
1990 324 15.6 20.7 19.8
1991 327 16.8 19.4 11.3
1992 312 19.3 16.1 12.8
1993 295 17.6 16.8 14.6
1994 273 15.6 17.5 15
1995 283 15.0 18.9 16.6
1996 283 15.0 18.9 16.6
1997 284 16.8 16.9 16.9
1998 276 16.1 17.1 16.7
1999 242 15.9 15.2 22.3
2000 246 16.8 14.6 21.1
2001 218 17.4 12.5 20.2
2002 210 17.2 12.2 29
2003 210 17.2 12.2 29
2004 207 15.9 13.0 30.9
2005 182 13.8 13.2 n/a
2006 261 16.8 15.5 n/a
2007 237 17.8 13.3 29.1
2008 237 19.6 12.1 30.8
2009 219 17.8 12.3 28.8
2010 211 16.7 12.6 35.1
2011 220 15.8 13.8 40.5
2012 229 14.0 16.3 41.5
2013 212 14.3 14.8 42.9
2014 216 13.3 16.1 45.8
2015 214 n/a n/a 40.2
2016 219 14.0 15.6 39.3
2017 228 14.8 15.3 28.9
2018 230 14.8 15.5 36.1
2019 221 14.9 14.8 31.2
2020 225 18.1 12.4 38.2
2021 197 18.9 10.4 34
2022 176 16.6 10.6 38.6
2023 168 12.7 13.1 28.6

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
1988 338 17.6 19.2 14.2
1989 325 16.6 19.5 18.8
1990 324 15.6 20.7 19.8
1991 327 16.8 19.4 11.3
1992 312 19.3 16.1 12.8
1993 295 17.6 16.8 14.6
1994 273 15.6 17.5 15
1995 283 15.0 18.9 16.6
1996 283 15.0 18.9 16.6
1997 284 16.8 16.9 16.9
1998 276 16.1 17.1 16.7
1999 242 15.9 15.2 22.3
2000 246 16.8 14.6 21.1
2001 218 17.4 12.5 20.2
2002 210 17.2 12.2 29
2003 210 17.2 12.2 29
2004 207 15.9 13.0 30.9
2005 182 13.8 13.2 n/a
2006 261 16.8 15.5 n/a
2007 237 17.8 13.3 29.1
2008 237 19.6 12.1 30.8
2009 219 17.8 12.3 28.8
2010 211 16.7 12.6 35.1
2011 220 15.8 13.8 40.5
2012 229 14.0 16.3 41.5
2013 212 14.3 14.8 42.9
2014 216 13.3 16.1 45.8
2015 214 n/a n/a 40.2
2016 219 14.0 15.6 39.3
2017 228 14.8 15.3 28.9
2018 230 14.8 15.5 36.1
2019 221 14.9 14.8 31.2
2020 225 18.1 12.4 38.2
2021 197 18.9 10.4 34
2022 176 16.6 10.6 38.6
2023 168 12.7 13.1 28.6

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 $447 (3.5%) $12,163 (96.5%) $12,610
2020 $353 (2.5%) $13,836 (97.5%) $14,190
2021 $807 (4.9%) $15,802 (95.1%) $16,608

Data source: Wisconsin 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 373rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 552nd of 1067 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary)61.312.5
 48.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)41.137.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)64.529.2
 35.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)54.746.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary)44.443.3
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)43.648.1
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)58.346.7
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)49.748.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Kennedy Elementary)52.866.7
 13.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Stevens Point Area Public School District)56.665.8
 9.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Kennedy Elementary)58.350
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (Stevens Point Area Public School District)60.259.1
 1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary)53.950
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)43.940.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)51.360
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)48.349.3
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary)40.754.8
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)48.247.3
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary)48.248.4
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)52.344.4
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students221168
 24%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic2512
 52%
Pacific Islander00
White186143
 23.1%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.2%28.6%
 2.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 168 students attended Kennedy Elementary.

Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Junior High
High : Stevens Point Area Senior High

Students at Kennedy Elementary are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Kennedy Elementary ranks 600th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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