KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kennedy Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lindsay Unified school district, located in Lindsay, CA with about 443 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Kennedy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kennedy Elementary, located in Lindsay, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Lindsay Unified School District. The school operates under the district’s unique "Performance Based System," which focuses on personalized learning. In this model, students progress through their education based on their mastery of specific concepts and standards rather than traditional grade-level age requirements, allowing for a more tailored academic experience that meets individual student needs.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. By integrating technology and modern instructional strategies, Kennedy Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in higher education and future careers. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Lindsay community, encouraging parental involvement and collaborative efforts to ensure that every student reaches their full potential within a learner-centered framework.

For more information, contact Kennedy Elementary at (559) 562-5466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1701 E. Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247-2262
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KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lindsay, CA with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lindsay Unified
Total Students:
443
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 443 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.3%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.