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#592 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 6% in state

Kennedy Elementary

Elementary School · Lindsay Unified · Lindsay, CA

A Lindsay Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1701 East Tulare Rd., Lindsay, CA 93247

  • Math 26% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.59 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$21,319
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Kennedy Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 32% across the 14-year record (2011–2024).

Show all 10 years
2011
Math
29%
ELA
26%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kennedy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,928/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lindsay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,460

Median home value

$271,700

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

7.5%

Homeownership

55.3%

Poverty rate

27.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93247; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–80.5 mi384Compare →
Reagan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–80.6 mi373Compare →
Loma Vista CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–120.7 mi43Compare →
Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–80.9 mi744Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Lindsay Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$21,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kennedy Elementary is listed in Lindsay Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kennedy Elementary

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Lindsay, CA, part of Lindsay Unified, serving approximately 360 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kennedy Elementary

What grades does Kennedy Elementary serve?

Kennedy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Kennedy Elementary?

Kennedy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kennedy Elementary rank in CA?

Kennedy Elementary ranks #592 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kennedy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kennedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kennedy Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Kennedy Elementary a charter school?

No, Kennedy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kennedy Elementary a Title I school?

No, Kennedy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Elementary?

88.6% of students at Kennedy Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 93247)
17,967
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
32.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93247; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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