JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John F. Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Riverside Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 1,008 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, John F. Kennedy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public school located in the Woodcrest area of Riverside, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Riverside Unified School District, the school is situated in a semi-rural, residential community and is known for maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. The campus emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and community involvement.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student success and character development, often participating in district-wide initiatives to enhance literacy and STEM proficiency. Like many schools in the Riverside Unified District, Kennedy Elementary benefits from an active parent-teacher organization that supports enrichment programs and campus events. Its location on Schoolhouse Lane places it as a central hub for families in the local area, providing a stable and traditional educational setting for young learners preparing for middle school transitions.
For more information, contact John F. Kennedy Elementary at (951) 789-7570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverside, CA 92508-7147
(951) 789-7570
JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Riverside, CA with about 1,008 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Riverside Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,008
- Teachers:
- 40
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,008 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.0%
- White
- 34.9%
- Asian
- 11.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.