Kennedy Learning Center

16229 MOUNT VERNON ST
Southfield, MI 48075

www.southfieldk12.org

40 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Kennedy Learning Center, located in Southfield, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Southfield Public Schools district. The center is primarily dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education and developmental programs. By focusing on a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to build a strong academic foundation for its youngest students, preparing them for a smooth transition into their elementary school years.

Beyond its core early education curriculum, the facility is designed to address the diverse needs of the local community. It emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, integrating social-emotional growth with foundational academic skills. As part of the broader Southfield Public Schools system, Kennedy Learning Center benefits from the district's resources and commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student curiosity and parent involvement.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	2
Black	34
Asian	1

Black
34 (85.0 %)
White
3 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (5.0 %)
Asian
1 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southfield Public School District
Phone:	(248)746-8828
Website:	http://www.southfieldk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 9 2

Grade 12 4

Ungraded 29