Walter M Kennedy School

www.waltermkennedy.com

454 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Walter M. Kennedy School, located in Pell City, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution dedicated to fostering the academic and personal development of its young students. As part of the Pell City School System, the school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in a supportive environment, often emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. The facility is designed to cater to the specific needs of its grade-level population, providing a safe and engaging space for children to begin their formal educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Walter M. Kennedy School places a significant value on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the student experience. The school aims to create a culture of excellence and character development, encouraging students to become active participants in their learning. With its commitment to high academic standards and a collaborative atmosphere, the school remains a cornerstone of the Pell City community, striving to prepare its students for future success in their subsequent academic endeavors.

454

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter M Kennedy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	5
Black	70
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
363 (80.0 %)
Black
70 (15.4 %)
Two or More
13 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pell City
Phone:	(205)338-7896
Website:	http://www.waltermkennedy.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 78