John F Kennedy Elem

www.kckps.org

401 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

401

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	117
Black	126
Asian	74
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	3

Black
126 (31.4 %)
Hispanic
117 (29.2 %)
Asian
74 (18.5 %)
White
63 (15.7 %)
Two or More
18 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-4950
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John F Kennedy Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John F Kennedy Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	51.6%
Male	194	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)