JOHN W KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John W Kendall Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marion Community Schools school district, located in Marion, IN with about 370 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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, John W Kendall 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.
John W. Kendall Elementary School, located in Marion, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on essential academic development, literacy, and numeracy. By fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline for children in the Marion area, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during their formative years.
Beyond the standard curriculum, John W. Kendall Elementary prioritizes the cultivation of a collaborative school culture that involves teachers, students, and families. The school works to integrate community values and resources to help students navigate their early educational journey successfully. Through its commitment to student-centered instruction and dedicated faculty, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
For more information, contact John W Kendall Elem School at (765) 662-7364 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marion, IN 46952-1599
(765) 662-7364
JOHN W KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, IN with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Marion Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 370
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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 370 students
- White
- 57.3%
- Two or more races
- 19.2%
- Black or African American
- 14.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.