John Kennedy Middle Grade School

www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org

543 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 6th

School Overview

John Kennedy Middle Grade School, located at 1550 W. Calista St. in Kankakee, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Kankakee School District 111. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social transition between elementary school and high school, providing a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare students for the rigorous expectations they will face in their future academic pursuits.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and inclusivity. By prioritizing a blend of traditional instruction and essential social-emotional learning, John Kennedy Middle Grade School strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to the Kankakee community. The institution remains focused on maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that every learner has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during these formative years.

543

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	161
Black	270
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Black
270 (49.7 %)
Hispanic
161 (29.7 %)
White
90 (16.6 %)
Two or More
20 (3.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Kankakee SD 111
Phone:	(815)933-0764
Website:	http://www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 6th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 169

Grade 6 152