John F Kennedy Elementary

Summary:

John F Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Edinburg, Texas, serving 459 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 443 out of 968 districts in the state.

John F Kennedy Elementary stands out for its highly homogeneous student population, with 100% of students identifying as Hispanic, significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Canterbury Elementary (83.43% Hispanic) and Gonzalez Elementary (81.81% Hispanic). The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.1% to 95.68% over the past few years, much higher than the nearby schools.

Academically, John F Kennedy Elementary has consistently ranked in the lower half of Texas elementary schools, with performance on STAAR assessments generally below the district and state averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school struggles with the performance of male students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of Texas elementary schools for these groups. Additionally, the school's performance for gifted and talented students is particularly low, ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of around $11,800 and lower student-teacher ratio of 14:1, these resources have not translated into consistently strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8610 Tex Mex
       Edinburg, TX  78539


(956) 289-2390

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2401st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,841 Help


Students who attend John F Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Betty Harwell Middle
High:    Economedes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John F Kennedy Elementary ranks worse than 51.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary is 15.3, which is the 10th best among 31 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F Kennedy Elementary is $11,841, which is the 11th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F Kennedy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John F Kennedy Elementary 2401st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See John F Kennedy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 443rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F Kennedy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.53 3105th 3465 10.4%
2005 39.15 2515th 3475 27.6%
2006 28.27 2917th 3476 16.1%
2007 39.08 2716th 3724 27.1%
2008 35.60 2876th 3768 23.7%
2009 40.43 2711th 3884 30.2%
2010 35.54 3040th 3937 22.8%
2011 41.69 2864th 4095 30.1%
2012 34.97 3154th 4206 25.0%
2013 34.76 3161st 4221 25.1%
2014 48.51 2423rd 4260 43.1%
2015 46.78 2501st 4320 42.1%
2016 53.64 2126th 4286 50.4%
2017 50.34 1946th 4329 55.0%
2018 55.12 1728th 4359 60.4%
2019 54.71 1778th 4479 60.3%
2021 29.61 3196th 4578 30.2%
2022 44.53 2467th 4581 46.1%
2023 52.19 2051st 4647 55.9%
2024 46.26 2401st 4675 48.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.28 1043rd 3226 67.7%
2019 62.62 936th 3333 71.9%
2021 45.28 1752nd 3446 49.2%
2022 53.72 1436th 3487 58.8%
2023 59.75 1172nd 3556 67.0%
2024 53.15 1498th 3638 58.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.48 571st 3558 84.0%
2019 32.93 2609th 3684 29.2%
2021 19.94 3643rd 3799 4.1%
2022 29.16 3091st 3952 21.8%
2023 33.92 2815th 4086 31.1%
2024 35.08 2884th 4261 32.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.38 935th 4264 78.1%
2019 69.97 812th 4309 81.2%
2021 43.07 2521st 4451 43.4%
2022 57.16 1676th 4477 62.6%
2023 63.65 1277th 4521 71.8%
2024 59.79 1505th 4560 67.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 49th 112 56.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.95 1689th 4306 60.8%
2019 54.64 1801st 4348 58.6%
2021 33.12 2983rd 4499 33.7%
2022 50.98 2092nd 4561 54.1%
2023 50.95 2085th 4588 54.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.37 2411th 3106 22.4%
2021 27.95 2388th 3006 20.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.54 1223rd 4240 71.2%
2019 69.60 811th 4295 81.1%
2021 45.47 2150th 4331 50.4%
2022 57.36 1584th 4461 64.5%
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Rank History for Male students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.38 1880th 4319 56.5%
2019 53.23 1809th 4357 58.5%
2021 28.21 3303rd 4498 26.6%
2022 37.76 2874th 4563 37.0%
2023 52.60 1997th 4585 56.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.43 1287th 4168 69.1%
2019 61.37 1307th 4188 68.8%
2021 36.74 2779th 4329 35.8%
2022 50.95 2025th 4376 53.7%
2023 59.10 1527th 4401 65.3%
2024 54.19 1829th 4431 58.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for John F Kennedy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 9 1 0 651 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1998 4 1 0 565 3 n/a n/a 0 573
1999 7 0 0 566 6 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 5 0 0 527 8 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 5 0 0 551 8 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 4 1 1 538 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2003 4 1 1 538 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2004 3 0 1 573 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 3 0 0 600 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2006 1 0 0 582 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 1 0 0 567 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2008 0 0 1 790 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2009 0 0 0 808 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2010 0 0 0 839 0 n/a n/a 0 839
2011 8 0 0 707 0 0 0 0 715
2012 4 0 0 677 0 0 0 0 681
2013 3 0 0 711 0 0 0 0 714
2014 1 0 0 610 0 0 0 0 611
2015 1 0 0 568 0 0 1 0 570
2016 4 0 0 594 0 0 2 0 600
2017 0 0 0 525 0 0 0 0 525
2018 0 0 0 491 0 0 3 0 494
2019 0 0 0 478 0 0 0 0 478
2020 0 0 0 476 0 0 0 0 476
2021 0 0 0 424 0 0 0 0 424
2022 0 0 0 440 0 0 0 0 440
2023 0 0 0 459 0 0 0 0 459
2024 1 0 0 514 0 0 0 0 515

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F Kennedy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 663 35.6 18.6 94.3
1998 573 37.0 15.5 89
1999 579 37.3 15.5 74.3
2000 540 34.1 15.8 58.1
2001 564 35.1 16.1 42.4
2002 544 35.0 15.5 18.8
2003 544 35.0 15.5 18.8
2004 577 34.2 16.9 6.9
2005 603 33.2 18.2 0.3
2006 583 36.1 16.1 0
2007 568 38.8 14.6 0
2008 791 43.2 18.3 0
2009 808 43.0 18.8 0
2010 839 44.0 19.0 0
2011 715 37.9 18.8 0
2012 681 36.6 18.5 0
2013 714 37.2 19.1 93.7
2014 611 35.9 17.0 94.9
2015 570 35.0 16.2 94.9
2016 600 34.0 17.6 93.8
2017 525 32.0 16.3 96.2
2018 494 32.0 15.4 97
2019 478 31.1 15.3 96.7
2020 476 29.8 15.9 96.2
2021 424 29.0 14.5 94.1
2022 440 28.5 15.4 95.7
2023 459 32.8 13.9 95
2024 515 33.5 15.3 94.4

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 F Kennedy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 663 35.6 18.6 94.3
1998 573 37.0 15.5 89
1999 579 37.3 15.5 74.3
2000 540 34.1 15.8 58.1
2001 564 35.1 16.1 42.4
2002 544 35.0 15.5 18.8
2003 544 35.0 15.5 18.8
2004 577 34.2 16.9 6.9
2005 603 33.2 18.2 0.3
2006 583 36.1 16.1 0
2007 568 38.8 14.6 0
2008 791 43.2 18.3 0
2009 808 43.0 18.8 0
2010 839 44.0 19.0 0
2011 715 37.9 18.8 0
2012 681 36.6 18.5 0
2013 714 37.2 19.1 93.7
2014 611 35.9 17.0 94.9
2015 570 35.0 16.2 94.9
2016 600 34.0 17.6 93.8
2017 525 32.0 16.3 96.2
2018 494 32.0 15.4 97
2019 478 31.1 15.3 96.7
2020 476 29.8 15.9 96.2
2021 424 29.0 14.5 94.1
2022 440 28.5 15.4 95.7
2023 459 32.8 13.9 95
2024 515 33.5 15.3 94.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John F Kennedy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,200 (11.6%) $9,136 (88.4%) $10,336
2020 $956 (9.6%) $9,005 (90.4%) $9,961
2021 $1,048 (8.9%) $10,793 (91.1%) $11,841

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F Kennedy Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1778th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2051st of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (John F Kennedy Elementary)5858
   3rd Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)4949
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Elementary)6047
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (John F Kennedy Elementary)3439
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Elementary)4261
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (John F Kennedy Elementary)4747
   5th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5457
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Elementary)4944
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (John F Kennedy Elementary)4925
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6032
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478459
 4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic478459
 4%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.7%95%
 1.7%


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Students who attend John F Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Betty Harwell Middle
High : Economedes High School

John F Kennedy Elementary ranks 2401st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 515 students attended John F Kennedy Elementary.

Students at John F Kennedy Elementary are 100% Hispanic.


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