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#2200 of 3,192 schools in MI
John F Kennedy Elem School
Elementary School · Manistee Area Public Schools · Manistee, MI
A Manistee Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1309 MADISON RD, Manistee, MI 49660
- Math 42% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Kennedy Elem School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manistee), 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
$62,211
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Great Lakes Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 3,517 | Compare → |
| Manistee ISD Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Manistee Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy Elem School is listed in Manistee Area Public Schools; 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 Manistee, MI, part of Manistee Area Public Schools, serving approximately 272 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,200 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% 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 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elem School?
John F Kennedy Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem School is 18.1:1. 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 MI?
John F Kennedy Elem School ranks #2,200 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is John F Kennedy Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% 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?
49.6% 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Manistee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (231) 723-3271
- Area population (ZIP 49660)
- 14,501
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 · 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 49660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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