KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kennedy Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Heights SD 170 school district, located in Chicago Heights, IL with about 249 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Kennedy Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Kennedy Elementary School, located at 1013 Division St in Chicago Heights, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. As part of the Chicago Heights School District 170, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their early formative years. The campus functions as a neighborhood hub, striving to provide a structured and supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school.
The school emphasizes core academic standards while focusing on the social and emotional well-being of its diverse student body. By integrating classroom instruction with community engagement, Kennedy Elementary aims to equip students with the essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills required for future success. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation and long-term educational achievement.
For more information, contact Kennedy Elem School at (708) 756-4830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2481
(708) 756-4830
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago Heights, IL with about 249 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Heights SD 170
- Total Students:
- 249
- Teachers:
- 19.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 249 students
- Black or African American
- 67.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- White
- 1.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.