KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District school district, located in Madison, WI with about 530 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Kennedy Elementary 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.

Kennedy Elementary School, located at 221 Meadowlark Dr in Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a neighborhood cornerstone within the Madison Metropolitan School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics alongside a well-rounded curriculum, Kennedy Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Madison public school system, which leverages a wide array of resources, professional development, and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. Families at Kennedy Elementary can expect a focus on creating a welcoming school climate where staff engage closely with parents and the surrounding community. Through its website, the district provides ongoing transparency regarding academic standards, school events, and the various support services available to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in an equitable learning environment.

For more information, contact Kennedy Elementary at (608) 204-3420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

221 Meadowlark Dr
Madison, WI 53714-2699
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KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Madison, WI with about 530 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
530
Teachers:
37.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental 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 530 students

White
51.5%
Black or African American
17.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.3%
Two or more races
11.5%
Asian
6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.