Enrollment
272
Elementary
DISTRICT 362 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317482001398
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2906 N 30TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68111 · (531) 299-1700 · Douglas County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL272 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.9:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 37%
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 | 2 | 1% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 36 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 51 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 50 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 53 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (41) is 23% smaller than its 5th grade class (53).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 57% · 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
Where KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Douglas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 272 | #299 of 587 | #105 of 125 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #56 of 379 | #6 of 117 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.7% | #73 of 379 | #47 of 117 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +14.3% | #49 of 135 | #16 of 41 |
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
272
+46 (+20%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 444
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 9.0:1
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 | 272 | 22.8 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 222 | 21.5 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 234 | 23.4 | 10.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 226 | 25 | 9.0:1 | 100% (226) |
| 2017-18 | 238 | 26.8 | 8.9:1 | 100% (238) |
| 2015-16 | 301 | 24 | 12.5:1 | 100% (301) |
| 2010-11 | 325 | 21 | 15.5:1 | 93% (302) |
| 2000-01 | 285 | 24 | 11.9:1 | 88% (252) |
| 1990-91 | 444 | 27 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (238 to 272); teachers down 15% (26.8 to 22.8).
About KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school in OMAHA, Nebraska, according to federal school records. Federal data show 272 students enrolled in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25.
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which runs KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, has 94 schools and 52,524 students.
The student body at KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 56% Black. It is also 22% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 2% White. Douglas County's residents are about 11% Black, 45 points below the school's share. A diversity index of 62% means there is a 62% chance two randomly chosen students at KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are from different groups.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. The school has 22.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Nebraska, the average ratio is 21.0:1.
The county, Douglas County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $80,391, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county's public schools total 207, with about 98,640 students.
Of the public schools around it, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is closest to EARLY LEARNING CENTER (0-3) AT KENNEDY, about 0.2 miles away. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is City: Large.
Over 4 years, enrollment rose by 46 students, from 226 to 272. Students per teacher increased from 9.0 in 2020-21 to 11.9 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Douglas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
590,736
Census ACS
Median income
$80,391
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
207
98,640 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,587 students
- SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,412 students
- NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,754 students
- BURKE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,693 students
- WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,573 students
- NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,517 students
Other schools in OMAHA
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,587 students
- MILLARD NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,572 students
- MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,526 students
- SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,412 students
- MILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,344 students
- WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,145 students
Other Kennedy Elementary schools
30 other US public schools in 17 states are named Kennedy Elementary. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 27th largest of the 31.
- Kennedy Elementary SchoolWinder, GA · 764 students
- Kennedy ElementaryWILLMAR, MN · 672 students
- KENNEDY ELEMENTARYLAKEVILLE, MN · 638 students
- Kennedy ElementaryMadison, WI · 582 students
- Kennedy ElementaryStockton, CA · 511 students
Nearby schools
- EARLY LEARNING CENTER (0-3) AT KENNEDY0.2 mi · 11
- EARLY LEARNING CENTER (PK) AT KENNEDY0.2 mi · 58
- KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 316
- LOTHROP MAGNET CENTER0.6 mi · 431
- DRUID HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 294
- CONESTOGA MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 325
Frequently asked questions
About KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 272 students in grades PK-05.
Is KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 11.9:1 (23 FTE teachers).
How diverse is KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 2% White, 13% Hispanic, 56% Black, 22% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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