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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MADISON DISTRICT·NCES 160192000338

KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

60 SOUTH 5TH WEST STREET, REXBURG, ID 83440 · (208) 359-3325 · Madison County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL391 STUDENTS
Enrollment
391
Elementary
DISTRICT 312 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.0:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
181 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
93
Grade 1
75
Grade 2
72
Grade 3
78
Grade 4
73
Student demographics
White
75%
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 21%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
39.1%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
40.4%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
391
-13 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 21.1:1
% White
75%
was 88%
% Hispanic
21%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Set in REXBURG, Idaho, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an average-sized K-5 school, operated by MADISON DISTRICT. It instructs 391 students across grades K through 4.

KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 12 schools operated by MADISON DISTRICT, a district that teaches 5,720 students overall.

Demographically, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL logs that White students make up the majority at 75%. The remainder reads as 21% Hispanic. By comparison, Madison County as a whole is about 87% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 21.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.1:1, putting KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is north of Madison County's rate of about 36%.

In the area at large, census data for Madison County shows median household income runs about $60,160, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. Across Madison County's 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,022 students), KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.0 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a town-based location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has edged down 3%, going from 404 students in 2018 to 391 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 88% to 75% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Madison County at a glance

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Population
54,618
Census ACS
Median income
$60,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
8,022 students

Quick facts

School name
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
MADISON DISTRICT
Address
60 SOUTH 5TH WEST STREET, REXBURG, ID 83440
Phone
(208) 359-3325
County
Madison County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–04
Total enrollment
391
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
181 (46%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
160192000338
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 391 students in grades KG-04.
What age range does KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade KG through grade 04.
How many teachers does KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.
How diverse is KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
Who oversees KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by MADISON DISTRICT in Madison County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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