- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wellington, KS
Kennedy Elem
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201284000723
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elem earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Elem has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wellington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Kennedy Elem grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 201284000723 · Wellington, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 9.7:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellington High School (463 students)
Kennedy Elem grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.2 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
- Wellington Hig
Wellington High School
463 students
- Wellington Mid
Wellington Middle School
349 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
277 students
- Lincoln Elem 137
Lincoln Elem
137 students
- This school 126
Kennedy Elem
126 students
- Washington Ele 86
Washington Elem
86 students
What this shows Kennedy Elem reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Elem compares
Kennedy Elem is a growing 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 69% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Kansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$13,414
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Kennedy Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Wellington reports $13,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Wellington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elem
How many students attend Kennedy Elem?
Kennedy Elem has 126 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wellington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elem is 9.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Elem?
72.1% 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 68.3% of enrollment, in Wellington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elem?
Kennedy Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedy Elem rank among elementary schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wellington, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wellington?
Besides Kennedy Elem, Wellington also operates Wellington High School (463 students), Wellington Middle School (349 students), and Eisenhower Elem (277 students). See the Wellington district page for the complete list.