John F. Kennedy Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% 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
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
35%
18%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
277 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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 Van Dyke ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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