- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, KS
Kennedy Elem
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200318001060
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Elem has class sizes larger than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elem ranks #3 of 4 schools in Abilene, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Kennedy Elem shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 200318001060 · Abilene, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 17.3:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene High School (443 students)
Kennedy Elem shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene High S
Abilene High School
443 students
- Abilene Middle
Abilene Middle School
319 students
- This school
Kennedy Elem
276 students
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
218 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem
196 students
- Abilene Virtua 24
Abilene Virtual School
24 students
What this shows Kennedy Elem reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Elem compares
Kennedy Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Kansas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Kennedy Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Abilene reports $12,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abilene Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abilene Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Abilene
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elem
How many students attend Kennedy Elem?
Kennedy Elem has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, KS. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elem is 17.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Elem?
37.5% of students at Kennedy Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Elem?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Elem is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Abilene, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elem?
Kennedy Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedy Elem rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elem ranks #3 of 4 schools in Abilene, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene?
Besides Kennedy Elem, Abilene also operates Abilene High School (443 students), Abilene Middle School (319 students), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (218 students). See the Abilene district page for the complete list.