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#8173 of 9,539 schools in CA

Rosemary Kennedy Elementary

Elementary School · Alvord Unified · Riverside, CA

An Alvord Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10365 Keller Ave., Riverside, CA 92505

  • Math 26% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$18,621
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Rosemary Kennedy Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rosemary 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,451/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$84,528

Median home value

$520,800

Median rent

$1,936/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

51.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Twinhill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–50.9 mi418Compare →
La Granada ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–51.1 mi539Compare →
Arlanza ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6K–51.3 mi450Compare →
Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–51.3 mi728Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Alvord Unified

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#23 of 23
District spending per student
$18,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rosemary Kennedy Elementary

Rosemary Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Riverside, CA, part of Alvord Unified, serving approximately 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,173 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rosemary Kennedy Elementary

What grades does Rosemary Kennedy Elementary serve?

Rosemary Kennedy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rosemary Kennedy Elementary?

Rosemary Kennedy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosemary Kennedy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rosemary Kennedy Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rosemary Kennedy Elementary rank in CA?

Rosemary Kennedy Elementary ranks #8,173 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Rosemary Kennedy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rosemary Kennedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Rosemary Kennedy Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosemary Kennedy Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rosemary Kennedy Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Rosemary Kennedy Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

90.8% of students at Rosemary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
Area population (ZIP 92505)
53,063
Area average commute
35.9 min
Area median age
33.2
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 92505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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