KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McComb School District school district, located in MCCOMB, MS with about 225 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 8 teachers, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 207 S. Myrtle Street in McComb, Mississippi, and operates as part of the McComb School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth and social development within a structured environment. As an integral part of the McComb public school system, the institution aims to prepare its students for future academic success through a standardized curriculum aligned with state educational goals.
The school maintains a digital presence through the official McComb School District website, which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources, school calendars, and important district-wide announcements. By emphasizing community involvement and educational support, Kennedy Elementary strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student achievement. For families residing in the McComb area, the school remains a primary facility dedicated to the early educational milestones of its diverse student population.
For more information, contact KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 684-2889 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCCOMB, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
http://www.mccomb.k12.ms.us
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MCCOMB, MS with about 225 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- McComb School District
- Total Students:
- 225
- Teachers:
- 8.39
- 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 225 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.6%
- White
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
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.