John F. Kennedy Elementary

441 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School is located in Santa Ana, California, serving a diverse student population within the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. The campus works closely with the local community to provide a supportive educational experience, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s instructional approach typically integrates core curriculum standards with programs designed to support English language learners and students with varying academic needs. By prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and character development, Kennedy Elementary seeks to bridge achievement gaps and encourage a culture of high expectations. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, active parents, and local stakeholders, the school remains committed to providing a safe and nurturing space where young learners can thrive academically and personally.

441

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	433
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

Hispanic
433 (98.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)972-5700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 82

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 69