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#957 of 1,786 schools in TN
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary School · Kingsport · Kingsport, TN
A Kingsport elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Woodland AVE, Kingsport, TN 37660
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John F. 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsport), 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
$46,913
Median home value
$177,800
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kingsport
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is listed in Kingsport; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy Elementary School
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingsport, TN, part of Kingsport, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary School
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School serve?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 11.3:1. 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 Elementary School rank in TN?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks #957 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is John F. Kennedy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary School a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (423) 857-2700
- Area population (ZIP 37660)
- 40,114
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37660; 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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