John F. Kennedy Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
321 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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