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#1664 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 44% in state

John F Kennedy Elem School

Elementary School · Schiller Park Sd 81 · Schiller Park, IL

A Schiller Park Sd 81 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3945 Wehrman Ave, Schiller Park, IL 60176

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$15,240
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at John F Kennedy Elem School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John F Kennedy Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$67,473

Median home value

$276,200

Median rent

$1,214/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

53.4%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.0 mi202Compare →
Passow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.4 mi393Compare →
Dan H Pietrini Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.9 mi218Compare →
Mannheim Early Childhood CtrEnrollment path unverified7.5PK2.1 mi152Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Schiller Park Sd 81

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

John F Kennedy Elem School is listed in Schiller Park SD 81; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John F Kennedy Elem School

John F Kennedy Elem School is a public elementary school in Schiller Park, IL, part of Schiller Park Sd 81, serving approximately 606 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,664 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John F Kennedy Elem School

What grades does John F Kennedy Elem School serve?

John F Kennedy Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend John F Kennedy Elem School?

John F Kennedy Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John F Kennedy Elem School rank in IL?

John F Kennedy Elem School ranks #1,664 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is John F Kennedy Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

John F Kennedy Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 John F Kennedy Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is John F Kennedy Elem School a charter school?

No, John F Kennedy Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John F Kennedy Elem School a Title I school?

No, John F Kennedy Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy Elem School?

74.9% of students at John F Kennedy Elem 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
606
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
Area population (ZIP 60176)
11,454
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
36.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 60176; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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