¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
(20-21)
30-34%
36%
(20-21)
21-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
7%
7%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
350 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Links