JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John F Kennedy Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 464 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, John F Kennedy Elem 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 F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated on North 72nd Street, the school is part of a large, diverse urban school district committed to providing comprehensive educational opportunities for a wide-ranging student population. Like other schools in the district, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school operates under the guidance of the KCKPS mission, which emphasizes equity, excellence, and community engagement. Families and community members interested in specific details regarding curriculum, extracurricular programs, or enrollment procedures can find further information through the district’s official website at [www.kckps.org](http://www.kckps.org). The district website acts as a central hub for school calendars, staff directories, and resources designed to support the families and students attending John F. Kennedy Elementary.

For more information, contact John F Kennedy Elem at (913) 627-4950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2600 N 72nd St
Kansas City, KS 66109-2541
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JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kansas City, KS with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Kansas City
Total Students:
464
Teachers:
31.8
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 464 students

Black or African American
47.4%
Hispanic/Latino
20.3%
White
13.8%
Asian
12.1%
Two or more races
6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.