John F Kennedy Elem School

Manistee Area Public Schools
1309 MADISON RD
MANISTEE, MI 49660
279 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 550 Maple St. in Manistee, Michigan, is a public elementary institution serving the local community. As part of the Manistee Area Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for students in their early formative years. The facility serves as a neighborhood hub designed to foster both intellectual development and social growth in a supportive educational setting.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and personal development, the staff works to prepare students for their transition into middle school. The school's mission is supported by resources aimed at inclusive learning, ensuring that students from various backgrounds have access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed within the Manistee educational system.
279
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    244 (87.5 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (6.1 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Manistee Area Public Schools
Phone: (231)723-3271
Website: http://chipslead.org/kennedy/
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 3 91
Grade 4 99
Grade 5 89
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Manistee Area Public Schools
259 Students
515 BRYANT AVE
MANISTEE, MI 49660 (2.1 miles away)
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