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#8323 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kennedy EL
Elementary School · Edcouch-elsa ISD · Edcouch, TX
An Edcouch-elsa ISD elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 127, Edcouch, TX 78538
- Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy EL score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kennedy EL 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edcouch), 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
$38,904
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$586/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78538; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L B J ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Idea Elsa AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Ruben C Rodriguez ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Santiago Garcia ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 378 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Edcouch-elsa ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy EL is listed in EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy EL
Kennedy EL is a public elementary school in Edcouch, TX, part of Edcouch-elsa ISD, serving approximately 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,323 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy EL
What grades does Kennedy EL serve?
Kennedy EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kennedy EL?
Kennedy EL has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy EL is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy EL rank in TX?
Kennedy EL ranks #8,323 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kennedy EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy EL has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kennedy EL a charter school?
No, Kennedy EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy EL a Title I school?
No, Kennedy EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy EL?
97.0% of students at Kennedy EL 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
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (956) 262-6027
- Area population (ZIP 78538)
- 10,740
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78538; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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