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#897 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 49% in state
Kennedy Academy
Elementary School · South Bend Community School Corp · South Bend, IN
A South Bend Community School Corp elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
609 N Olive St, South Bend, IN 46628
- Math 52% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Academy score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kennedy Academy 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), 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
$56,889
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$1,068/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46628; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Success Academy Primary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| St Adalbert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Bend Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #5 of 29
- District spending per student
- $17,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Academy is listed in South Bend Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Academy
Kennedy Academy is a public elementary school in South Bend, IN, part of South Bend Community School Corp, serving approximately 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Academy
What grades does Kennedy Academy serve?
Kennedy Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kennedy Academy?
Kennedy Academy has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Academy rank in IN?
Kennedy Academy ranks #897 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Kennedy Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Academy 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 Kennedy Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Academy has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kennedy Academy a charter school?
No, Kennedy Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Academy a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Academy?
54.8% of students at Kennedy Academy 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
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (574) 393-3100
- Area population (ZIP 46628)
- 27,929
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46628; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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