Below Average
#946 of 1,226 schools in OR
Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Keizer, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4912 Noren Ave NE, Keizer, OR 97303
- Math 19% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,070/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keizer), 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
$81,057
Median home value
$396,700
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weddle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Gubser Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Cummings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Hallman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 356 | 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.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #28 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Elementary School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keizer, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #946 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 5th.
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 18.6:1. 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 OR?
Kennedy Elementary School ranks #946 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Kennedy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
67.7% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3163
- Area population (ZIP 97303)
- 40,893
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97303; 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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