Below Average
#600 of 719 schools in ID
Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary School · Madison District · Rexburg, ID
A Madison District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
60 SOUTH 5TH WEST STREET, Rexburg, ID 83440
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kennedy Elementary School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rexburg), 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
$57,701
Median home value
$372,800
Median rent
$959/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
38%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Madison Online ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Burton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 673 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $8,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Elementary School is listed in MADISON DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rexburg, ID, part of Madison District, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Elementary School
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School serve?
Kennedy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Elementary School rank in ID?
Kennedy Elementary School ranks #600 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Kennedy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kennedy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kennedy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Kennedy Elementary School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (208) 359-3325
- Area population (ZIP 83440)
- 50,669
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 21.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 83440; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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