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#842 of 1,294 schools in KS
John F Kennedy Elem
Elementary School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 N 72nd St, Kansas City, KS 66109
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Kennedy Elem score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F Kennedy Elem 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 Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$101,830
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Claude a Huyck ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Lowell Brune Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Stony Point NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 301 | 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.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #22 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy Elem is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F Kennedy Elem
John F Kennedy Elem is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F Kennedy Elem
What grades does John F Kennedy Elem serve?
John F Kennedy Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elem?
John F Kennedy Elem has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem is 15.4:1. 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 rank in KS?
John F Kennedy Elem ranks #842 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is John F Kennedy Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 John F Kennedy Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy Elem has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John F Kennedy Elem a charter school?
No, John F Kennedy Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Kennedy Elem a Title I school?
No, John F Kennedy Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy Elem?
75.8% of students at John F Kennedy Elem 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
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (913) 627-4950
- Area population (ZIP 66109)
- 27,715
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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