J B KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
J B Kennedy Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Burbank SD 111 school district, located in Burbank, IL with about 364 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 25 teachers, J B Kennedy Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
J.B. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 7644 Central Ave in Burbank, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Burbank School District 111. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal well-being of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.
The school community is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and active family engagement. J.B. Kennedy focuses on maintaining a safe and collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents work together to meet the diverse needs of the student body. Through a variety of classroom instruction styles and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic curiosity, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact J B Kennedy Elem School at (708) 496-0563 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Burbank, IL 60459-1308
(708) 496-0563
J B KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Burbank, IL with about 364 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Burbank SD 111
- Total Students:
- 364
- Teachers:
- 25.83
- 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 364 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.4%
- White
- 31.0%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.