Kennedy Gardens Elementary

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530 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Kennedy Gardens Elementary is a public school located in Calexico, California, serving students within the Calexico Unified School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Kennedy Gardens aims to foster both the intellectual and personal growth of its student body, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school plays an active role in the Calexico educational landscape, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student success. Through its instructional programs and community-oriented approach, Kennedy Gardens Elementary strives to bridge the gap between early childhood learning and higher-level education. For families residing in the area, the school serves as a central hub for student development, offering a supportive environment where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of the local student population.

530

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	521
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
521 (98.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
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:	N/A
District:	Calexico Unified
Phone:	(760)768-3842
Website:	http://wwwww2.cusdk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 72