Below Average
#2399 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Greater Nanticoke Area Sd · Nanticoke, PA
A Greater Nanticoke Area Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
513 Kosciuszko St, Nanticoke, PA 18634
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kennedy Early Childhood Center 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nanticoke), 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
$60,482
Median home value
$108,600
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18634; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Green EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 1–2 | 2.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Lyndwood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–K | 3.8 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Rice EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Dr David W Kistler EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 970 | 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.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Early Childhood Center is listed in Greater Nanticoke Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Kennedy Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Nanticoke, PA, part of Greater Nanticoke Area Sd, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,399 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Early Childhood Center
What grades does Kennedy Early Childhood Center serve?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Early Childhood Center is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Early Childhood Center rank in PA?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center ranks #2,399 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kennedy Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kennedy Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Kennedy Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Kennedy Early Childhood Center 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (570) 735-6450
- Area population (ZIP 18634)
- 13,638
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 18634; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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