Enrollment
276
Elementary
DISTRICT 230 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ABILENE·NCES 200318001060
Kennedy Elem
1501 N Kuney, Abilene, KS 67410 · (785) 263-1088 · Dickinson County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL276 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
134 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 51%
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 57 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 120 | 43% |
| Grade 1 | 99 | 36% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Abilene. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Kennedy Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Elem this school | 276 | 48.6% | N/A |
| St Marys Elem St Marys | 280 | 48.2% | 53.3% |
| Leonard C Seal Elem Douglass | 263 | 48.3% | 53.6% |
| Marion Elem Marion | 238 | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Meade Elem Meade | 243 | 51.9% | 36.7% |
| Buhler Grade School Buhler | 241 | 52.3% | 60.5% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Kennedy Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Dickinson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 276 | #418 of 714 | #3 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #503 of 539 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.5% | #375 of 540 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.6% | #389 of 658 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +17.4% | #38 of 151 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
276
+12 (+5%) vs 2020
+27% since 1990-91, when it was 218
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 16.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 276 | 16.5 | 16.7:1 | 49% (134) |
| 2023-24 | 234 | 16 | 14.6:1 | 47% (109) |
| 2022-23 | 267 | 16 | 16.7:1 | 46% (123) |
| 2020-21 | 264 | 16 | 16.5:1 | 48% (127) |
| 2017-18 | 235 | 12.8 | 18.4:1 | 50% (118) |
| 2015-16 | 254 | 16 | 15.9:1 | 57% (145) |
| 2010-11 | 274 | 17 | 16.1:1 | 46% (126) |
| 2000-01 | 207 | 10 | 20.7:1 | 29% (60) |
| 1990-91 | 218 | 10 | 21.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kennedy Elem.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (235 to 276); teachers up 29% (12.8 to 16.5).
About Kennedy Elem
Kennedy Elem is a medium-sized elementary school that serves part of Abilene, Kansas. It enrolled 276 students in pre-K through 1 for the 2024-25 school year.
Abilene is responsible for 6 schools, Kennedy Elem included, with 1,476 students in all.
The large majority of students at Kennedy Elem, 80%, are White. The next largest groups are 14% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. The school's White share is 11 points below the 91% share among Dickinson County residents. Kennedy Elem has a diversity index of 34%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 16.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Kennedy Elem and a ratio of 16.7:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Kansas is 13.2:1, lower than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 49% of enrollment. Across public schools in Dickinson County, the average is about the same, 49%.
In Dickinson County (population about 18,445), median household income is about $68,417, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. A total of 19 public schools operate in Dickinson County, serving about 3,530 students.
Abilene High School is located about 0.4 miles from Kennedy Elem. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
The number of students grew from 264 to 276 over 4 years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Kennedy Elem. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Dickinson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,445
Census ACS
Median income
$68,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
3,530 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Abilene
- Abilene High SchoolHigh · 443 students
- Abilene Middle SchoolMiddle · 319 students
- Dwight D. Eisenhower ElementaryElementary · 218 students
- McKinley ElemElementary · 196 students
- Abilene Virtual SchoolHigh · 24 students
Other schools in Abilene
- Abilene High SchoolHigh · 443 students
- Abilene Middle SchoolMiddle · 319 students
- Dwight D. Eisenhower ElementaryElementary · 218 students
- McKinley ElemElementary · 196 students
- Blue Ridge ElemElementary · 71 students
- Rural Center ElemElementary · 62 students
Other Kennedy Elementary schools
30 other US public schools in 17 states are named Kennedy Elementary. Kennedy Elem is the 26th largest of the 31.
- Kennedy ElemWellington, KS · 126 students
- Kennedy Elementary SchoolWinder, GA · 764 students
- Kennedy ElementaryWILLMAR, MN · 672 students
- KENNEDY ELEMENTARYLAKEVILLE, MN · 638 students
- Kennedy ElementaryMadison, WI · 582 students
Nearby schools
- Abilene High School0.4 mi · 443
- Abilene Virtual School0.5 mi · 24
- Abilene Middle School0.6 mi · 319
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary0.7 mi · 218
- McKinley Elem1.5 mi · 196
- Enterprise Elem5.3 mi · 86
Frequently asked questions
About Kennedy ElemHow many students attend Kennedy Elem?
Kennedy Elem enrolls approximately 276 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Kennedy Elem serve?
Kennedy Elem serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Kennedy Elem?
Approximately 16.7:1 students per teacher at Kennedy Elem.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kennedy Elem?
At Kennedy Elem, the student body is approximately 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is Kennedy Elem in?
Kennedy Elem is part of Abilene.
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