Kennedy Elem

129 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School, located at 501 N Woodlawn in Wellington, Kansas, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Wellington Unified School District (USD 353). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students. By focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kennedy Elementary plays an active role in the Wellington community, often serving as a hub for local families and extracurricular engagement. The school typically utilizes a collaborative approach between teachers, parents, and administration to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. As a small-town school, it benefits from a close-knit culture that encourages personalized attention and strong community ties, ensuring that students feel valued and supported throughout their primary education years.

129

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
92 (71.3 %)
Hispanic
24 (18.6 %)
Two or More
9 (7.0 %)
Black
3 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Wellington
Phone:	(620)326-4350
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 26

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 25