KENEDY EL
KENEDY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KENEDY ISD school district, located in KENEDY, TX with about 435 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 30 teachers, KENEDY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
KENEDY ELementary School, located at 401 FM 719 in Kenedy, Texas, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Kenedy Independent School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and character development for its young learners. By providing a foundational curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for success as they transition through the Kenedy ISD system, emphasizing core subjects and essential life skills in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.
As part of the broader Kenedy ISD, the elementary campus benefits from the district’s commitment to integrating modern educational practices while maintaining close ties to the local community. The school’s official website, http://www.kenedyisd.com, serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access resources, stay informed about district-wide initiatives, and engage with school events. Through a blend of dedicated faculty, community involvement, and a focus on student-centered learning, KENEDY ELementary strives to create a positive, growth-oriented environment for the children of Karnes County.
For more information, contact KENEDY EL at (830) 583-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KENEDY, TX 78119-2034
(830) 583-4100
http://www.kenedyisd.com
KENEDY EL is a public Title I school in KENEDY, TX with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KENEDY ISD
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 30.86
- 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 435 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENEDY EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.7%
- White
- 9.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- 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.