School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (01-02)
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(01-02)100%
42%
Black
(01-02)n/a
14%
White
(01-02)n/a
41%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98)
29%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
510 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Mercedes Independent School District.
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