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Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
(20-21)
30-34%
36%
(20-21)
21-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
7%
7%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
350 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.

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