Kennedy Elementary School

kennedy.salkeiz.k12.or.us

357 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School, located in Keizer, Oregon, serves as a vibrant educational hub within the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics alongside a commitment to character development, Kennedy Elementary strives to prepare its students for success both in their future academic endeavors and as responsible members of their community.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Keizer neighborhood, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and community members. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Kennedy Elementary works to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates student achievement and encourages active parental involvement. With a focus on equity and high expectations, the school community aims to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

357

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	236
Black	5
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
236 (66.1 %)
White
92 (25.8 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.8 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3163
Website:	http://kennedy.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 59

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kennedy Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kennedy Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	49.6%
Male	180	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)