JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John F Kennedy Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Schiller Park SD 81 school district, located in Schiller Park, IL with about 759 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 59 teachers, John F Kennedy Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 3945 Wehrman Ave in Schiller Park, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Schiller Park School District 81. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
As a community-centered institution, John F. Kennedy Elementary focuses on strong collaboration between educators, students, and families to create an inclusive atmosphere. The school utilizes modern teaching strategies to address the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that students develop both critical thinking abilities and a sense of responsibility toward their local community. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the "whole child," the school remains a vital pillar of the Schiller Park neighborhood, dedicated to equipping students with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
For more information, contact John F Kennedy Elem School at (847) 671-1816 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Schiller Park, IL 60176-1814
(847) 671-1816
JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Schiller Park, IL with about 759 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Schiller Park SD 81
- Total Students:
- 759
- Teachers:
- 59.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 759 students
- White
- 51.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 38.6%
- Asian
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.