Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1510 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
19%
8%
White
36%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #1510 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
485 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Norman School District.
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