Kennedy Elementary School

www.barrow.k12.ga.us./kes

928 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School, located in Winder, Georgia, is part of the Barrow County School System. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By leveraging the resources of the Barrow County school district, Kennedy Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an integral role in the Winder community, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school’s administration and faculty focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, collaborative projects, and extracurricular activities. For more specific information regarding their current academic programs, school calendar, or administrative initiatives, you can visit their official website at http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us/kes.

928

Total Students

67.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	271
Black	189
Asian	39
Two or More	64

White
365 (39.3 %)
Hispanic
271 (29.2 %)
Black
189 (20.4 %)
Two or More
64 (6.9 %)
Asian
39 (4.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)867-3182
Website:	http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us./kes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	928
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 150