John W Kendall Elementary School

Summary:

John W Kendall Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 372 students in grades K-4 in Marion, Indiana, which is part of the Marion Community Schools district.

While John W Kendall has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of non-White students, the school's academic performance is generally lower than state and district averages. Only 23-30% of students are proficient or better in ELA and Math, and the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 5.8% to 25.2%. Additionally, John W Kendall has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors may be contributing to the school's declining statewide ranking, which has dropped from 739 out of 1,040 Indiana elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 789 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Riverview Elementary and Southwood Elementary, John W Kendall's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher test scores and better school rankings. To address these challenges, the school may need to implement targeted interventions, such as increased support for economically disadvantaged students, improved attendance policies, and a focus on strengthening the curriculum and instructional practices to better meet the needs of the diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952

(765) 662-7364

District: Marion Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
789^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,993

Students who attend John W Kendall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	John L McCulloch Junior High School
	Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
High:	Marion High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John W Kendall Elementary School ranks worse than 78.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marion Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.29. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at John W Kendall Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Hispanic (17%), two or more races (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John W Kendall Elementary School is 15.1. 2 elementary schools in the Marion Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare John W Kendall Elementary School employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John W Kendall Elementary School is $10,993, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marion Community Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John W Kendall Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Community Schools 308^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John W Kendall Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	35.12	727^th	959	24.2%
2006	42.42	640^th	961	33.4%
2007	41.56	682^nd	985	30.8%
2008	60.48	429^th	996	56.9%
2009	61.10	426^th	1003	57.5%
2010	41.28	698^th	1009	30.8%
2011	47.64	655^th	1025	36.1%
2012	24.81	854^th	1015	15.9%
2013	37.16	776^th	1035	25.0%
2014	27.37	864^th	1036	16.6%
2015	37.72	739^th	1040	28.9%
2016	28.11	833^rd	1046	20.4%
2017	28.29	815^th	1033	21.1%
2018	28.98	802^nd	1027	21.9%
2019	19.21	867^th	1031	15.9%
2021	38.12	664^th	1016	34.6%
2022	23.47	793^rd	1020	22.3%
2023	26.50	765^th	1016	24.7%
2024	22.29	789^th	1010	21.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John W Kendall Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	410	30	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1989	420	37	8	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1990	450	36	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
1991	440	39	7	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
1992	472	45	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1993	457	53	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
1994	420	52	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
1995	407	61	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	17	503
1996	407	61	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	17	503
1997	435	58	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	22	530
1998	423	57	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	1	501
1999	410	67	4	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	499
2000	372	60	6	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2001	362	49	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2002	347	46	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2003	347	46	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2004	411	60	5	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2005	381	54	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2006	389	50	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2007	333	42	6	20	0	n/a	n/a	75	476
2008	342	48	7	17	0	n/a	n/a	92	506
2009	326	40	4	16	2	n/a	n/a	87	475
2010	314	48	8	18	4	n/a	n/a	78	470
2011	314	54	7	21	3	0	74	0	473
2012	309	68	11	30	3	0	85	0	506
2013	261	65	14	35	3	0	55	0	433
2014	228	61	10	35	3	0	53	0	390
2015	243	55	7	40	0	0	64	0	409
2016	242	41	6	38	0	0	77	0	404
2017	241	46	7	43	0	0	88	0	425
2018	212	52	5	30	0	0	71	0	370
2019	207	60	3	30	1	0	82	0	383
2020	213	68	8	44	1	0	70	0	404
2021	188	51	5	54	1	0	56	0	355
2022	205	55	4	49	0	0	52	0	365
2023	203	51	1	64	0	0	53	0	372
2024	202	47	1	64	0	0	62	0	376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John W Kendall Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	454	23.4	19.4	21.8
1989	482	25.4	18.9	26.3
1990	504	24.2	20.8	26.2
1991	502	25.3	19.8	23.5
1992	527	27.4	19.2	29
1993	526	27.1	19.4	36.3
1994	490	26.1	18.8	32.4
1995	503	25.9	19.4	34.2
1996	503	25.9	19.4	34.2
1997	530	26.0	20.4	31.5
1998	501	26.8	18.7	34.6
1999	499	27.1	18.4	36.7
2000	461	26.6	17.3	41.4
2001	429	25.5	16.8	35.4
2002	405	19.6	20.7	40
2003	405	19.6	20.7	40
2004	493	26.8	18.4	43
2005	452	26.4	17.1	48.9
2006	455	26.8	17.0	56.7
2007	476	n/a	n/a	66.3
2008	506	26.6	19.0	72.2
2009	475	20.2	23.5	79.6
2010	470	22.3	21.0	77.6
2011	473	21.7	21.7	73.8
2012	506	23.0	22.0	75.1
2013	433	24.0	18.0	76
2014	390	23.0	16.9	79.5
2015	409	23.0	17.7	78
2016	404	21.0	19.2	79
2017	425	22.0	19.3	80.9
2018	370	25.0	14.8	70.3
2019	383	24.0	15.9	77
2020	404	22.0	18.3	78.7
2021	355	28.0	12.6	74.9
2022	365	21.1	17.2	65.2
2023	372	22.8	16.2	69.4
2024	376	24.8	15.1	69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John W Kendall Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	454	23.4	19.4	21.8
1989	482	25.4	18.9	26.3
1990	504	24.2	20.8	26.2
1991	502	25.3	19.8	23.5
1992	527	27.4	19.2	29
1993	526	27.1	19.4	36.3
1994	490	26.1	18.8	32.4
1995	503	25.9	19.4	34.2
1996	503	25.9	19.4	34.2
1997	530	26.0	20.4	31.5
1998	501	26.8	18.7	34.6
1999	499	27.1	18.4	36.7
2000	461	26.6	17.3	41.4
2001	429	25.5	16.8	35.4
2002	405	19.6	20.7	40
2003	405	19.6	20.7	40
2004	493	26.8	18.4	43
2005	452	26.4	17.1	48.9
2006	455	26.8	17.0	56.7
2007	476	n/a	n/a	66.3
2008	506	26.6	19.0	72.2
2009	475	20.2	23.5	79.6
2010	470	22.3	21.0	77.6
2011	473	21.7	21.7	73.8
2012	506	23.0	22.0	75.1
2013	433	24.0	18.0	76
2014	390	23.0	16.9	79.5
2015	409	23.0	17.7	78
2016	404	21.0	19.2	79
2017	425	22.0	19.3	80.9
2018	370	25.0	14.8	70.3
2019	383	24.0	15.9	77
2020	404	22.0	18.3	78.7
2021	355	28.0	12.6	74.9
2022	365	21.1	17.2	65.2
2023	372	22.8	16.2	69.4
2024	376	24.8	15.1	69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John W Kendall Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,101 (11.9%)	$8,118 (88.1%)	$9,219
2020	$927 (10.7%)	$7,733 (89.3%)	$8,659
2021	$1,931 (18.5%)	$8,511 (81.5%)	$10,442
2022	$2,416 (22.0%)	$8,577 (78.0%)	$10,993

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John W Kendall Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 867^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 765^th of 1016 Elementary schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John W Kendall Elementary School)	16.4	16.4	0%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Community Schools)	24.2	20.6	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (John W Kendall Elementary School)	26.9	29.1	2.2%
3rd Grade Math (Marion Community Schools)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John W Kendall Elementary School)	41.1	28.2	12.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Community Schools)	35.4	21.5	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (John W Kendall Elementary School)	39.7	43.7	4%
4th Grade Math (Marion Community Schools)	38.6	33.5	5.1%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (John W Kendall Elementary School)	20.5	18.3	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Marion Community Schools)	19.9	15.3	4.6%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	383	372	2.9%
African American	60	51	15%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	30	64	113.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	207	203	1.9%
Two or More Races	82	53	35.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77%	69.4%	7.7%

Schools Near John W Kendall Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John W Kendall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2009 W Kem Rd	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 662-7364	376	25	15.1	69.9%	202 (53.7%)	47 (12.5%)	64 (17.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (16.5%)	22.3	789^th of 1010 public elementary schools	21.9%		26.5	765^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.7%	24	21.4	25.0		23.2	25.0	36.5		30.6		$10,993	$2,416	$8,577
Marion Early Childhood Educational Center	Public	PK	720 N Miller Ave	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 651-2080	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	513 W Buckingham Dr	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 662-2427	368	25	14.9	65.8%	194 (52.7%)	51 (13.9%)	65 (17.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (14.9%)	37.4	656^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.0%		30.7	725^th of 1016 public elementary schools	28.6%	69	25.8	31.5		28.3	31.8	57.4		43.3		$11,986	$3,537	$8,449
Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1115 E Bradford St	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 664-7355	405	27	14.8	81.0%	190 (46.9%)	64 (15.8%)	58 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (22.5%)	9.2	942^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	6.7%		18	839^th of 1016 public elementary schools	17.4%	103	8.6	14.5		11.7	14.3	24.2		19.5		$10,906	$2,853	$8,053
Frances Slocum Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2909 S Torrence St	Marion	46953	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 664-0589	462	30	15.2	77.3%	157 (34.0%)	155 (33.5%)	58 (12.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (19.5%)	16.6	854^th of 1010 public elementary schools	15.4%		20.2	818^th of 1016 public elementary schools	19.5%	36	20.3	23.5		22.1	30.0	17.7		23.4		$10,196	$2,169	$8,028
Sweetser Elementary School	Public	3-4	614 N Main St	Sweetser	46987	Grant County	Oak Hill United School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 395-3341	252	14	17.5	45.2%	228 (90.5%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	53.2	491^st of 1010 public elementary schools	51.4%		51	530^th of 1016 public elementary schools	47.8%	39	28.8	44.5		37.5	60.4	43.1		50.8		$10,332	$1,188	$9,145
Westview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	709 W 6th St	Jonesboro	46938	Grant County	Mississinewa Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 677-4437	487	24	20.7	71.9%	425 (87.3%)	10 (2.1%)	30 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)								(n/a)										$10,351	$2,108	$8,243
Northview Elementary School	Public	2-5	725 E North 'H' St	Gas City	46933	Grant County	Mississinewa Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 677-4400	659	43	15.3	72.5%	533 (80.9%)	11 (1.7%)	52 (7.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.1%)	43.6	590^th of 1010 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.8	612^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.8%	22	29.3	37.4	34.0	34.0	42.9	49.5	34.0	42.7	26.9	$10,302	$1,895	$8,407
Converse Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 E Washington St	Converse	46919	Miami County	Oak Hill United School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 395-3341	331	23	14.1	48.0%	290 (87.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$9,925	$965	$8,960
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	504 S First St	Van Buren	46991	Grant County	Eastbrook Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 934-3551	66	5	12.2	54.5%	64 (97.0%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$2,930	$978	$1,952

Frequently Asked Questions about John W Kendall Elementary School

Is John W Kendall Elementary School a good school?

John W Kendall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Indiana elementary schools.

How many students attend John W Kendall Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended John W Kendall Elementary School.

What district is John W Kendall Elementary School in?

Marion Community Schools

What schools do graduates of John W Kendall Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John W Kendall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John L McCulloch Junior High School
Middle : Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
High : Marion High School

What is the racial makeup of John W Kendall Elementary School?

Students at John W Kendall Elementary School are 54% White, 17% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 13% African American.

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