Total enrollment
126
+48 (+62%) vs SY 2017-18
Kenedy County
Texas · Public K-12
Public schools in Kenedy County, Texas total 1, with combined enrollment of about 126 students against a county population of 145. That breaks down as 1 elementary.
7-year change in Kenedy County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
22%
was 12%
% Hispanic
75%
was 81%
% Black
2%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
126
NCES CCD
Median income
$38,882
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
126 students
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD
126 students · 1 district in Kenedy County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Kenedy County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
13.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
0.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
55
13.8% under 18
Test scores in Kenedy County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 1 schools (ELA)
- SARITA EL· 62.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARITA EL | Sarita | Elementary | PK-06 | 126 | · |
Cities in Kenedy County
About Kenedy County
Across the sparse Texas county of Kenedy County of about 145 residents, the public-school footprint covers 1 schools and about 126 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $38,882, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 0%. That income level is 42% meaningfully below the Texas median.
The largest single district in Kenedy County is KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD, which alone enrolls about 126 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 62%: 78 students in SY 2017-18 versus 126 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 12% to 22% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Kenedy County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data