Kennedy Elementary

kennedy.madison.k12.wi.us/

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

524

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	69
Black	153
Asian	41
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

White
198 (37.8 %)
Black
153 (29.2 %)
Hispanic
69 (13.2 %)
Two or More
61 (11.6 %)
Asian
41 (7.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-3420
Website:	http://kennedy.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 58

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 69