Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School

About Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School

Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community in the city of Los Angeles. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages students to reach their highest potential. The school’s mission is to create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment that allows students to develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
Kennedy Elementary School offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, from those with special needs to those who are gifted and talented. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama.
The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for its students, and has a strong focus on building positive relationships. Kennedy Elementary School is also committed to promoting diversity and multiculturalism, and provides a variety of programs and activities to help students learn about and embrace different cultures.
The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed, and are committed to providing the best educational experience possible. Kennedy Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Address:	17500 Belshire Ave. Artesia, CA 90701
Phone:	(562) 229-7875
Site:	kennedyes.us
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	440 students

Overview Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School

Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School serves 440 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School

Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.