KENNEDY-POWELL EL

www.tisd.org

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy-Powell Elementary is a public school located in Temple, Texas, and is part of the Temple Independent School District (TISD). The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. As part of the TISD network, the school aligns with the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality instruction, integrate modern technology, and prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The campus at 3707 W Nugent Ave is recognized for its community-oriented approach, emphasizing a partnership between teachers, parents, and students to create a positive learning culture. Kennedy-Powell strives to cultivate both academic excellence and character development, offering a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those interested in specific school performance reports, enrollment information, or extracurricular programs can visit the official Temple Independent School District website at [www.tisd.org](http://www.tisd.org).

441

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY-POWELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	155
Black	97
Asian	11
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
155 (35.1 %)
White
131 (29.7 %)
Black
97 (22.0 %)
Two or More
44 (10.0 %)
Asian
11 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEMPLE ISD
Phone:	(254)215-6000
Website:	http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KENNEDY-POWELL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KENNEDY-POWELL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	46.9%
Male	234	53.1%

Elementary School K - 5th