JOHN F KENNEDY EL

JOHN F KENNEDY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EDINBURG CISD school district, located in EDINBURG, TX with about 494 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 32 teachers, JOHN F KENNEDY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

John F. Kennedy Elementary is a public school located in Edinburg, Texas, serving students within the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Situated in the Rio Grande Valley, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing core educational standards and student development. Like many schools in the region, it typically serves a diverse student body and focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of the area’s families.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by providing a structured curriculum and promoting extracurricular involvement. By partnering with parents and community stakeholders, John F. Kennedy Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development. As part of the Edinburg CISD, the school benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance student performance and provide equitable access to quality education for all children in the neighborhood.

For more information, contact JOHN F KENNEDY EL at (956) 289-2390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8610 TEX MEX
EDINBURG, TX 78539
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JOHN F KENNEDY EL is a public Title I school in EDINBURG, TX with about 494 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EDINBURG CISD
Total Students:
494
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 494 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN F KENNEDY EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.4%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.