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#7771 of 9,539 schools in CA

Kennedy Elementary

Elementary School · Stockton Unified · Stockton, CA

A Stockton Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

630 West Ponce de Leon Dr., Stockton, CA 95210

  • Math 14% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.2:1
District spending per student$18,118
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Kennedy Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
28%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,836/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stockton), 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

$65,411

Median home value

$336,900

Median rent

$1,450/mo

College educated

10.9%

Homeownership

51.8%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oakwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–60.7 mi537Compare →
Pulliam ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.9K–80.8 mi612Compare →
Sutherland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–60.8 mi366Compare →
Parklane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–60.9 mi475Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Stockton Unified

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#38 of 54
District spending per student
$18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kennedy Elementary

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Stockton, CA, part of Stockton Unified, serving approximately 524 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,771 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 524 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 26.2:1. 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 #7,771 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kennedy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kennedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

88.5% 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
524
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
Area population (ZIP 95210)
42,103
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
32.3
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 95210; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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