Kennedy Elementary

kennedy.lindsay.k12.ca.us/

359 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

359

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	340
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
340 (94.7 %)
White
13 (3.6 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Lindsay Unified
Phone:	(559)562-5466
Website:	http://kennedy.lindsay.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 48

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 36