- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winder, GA
Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130029002016
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Winder, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-180 students YoY
Kennedy Elementary School shrank from 928 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.7 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-180 students YoY 130029002016 · Winder, GA Other · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 11.4:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Kennedy Elementary School shrank from 928 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 67.7 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- This school 764
Kennedy Elementary School
764 students
What this shows Kennedy Elementary School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Elementary School compares
Kennedy Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$12,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Kennedy Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Winder
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Standard public school
967 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Holsenbeck Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Yargo Elementary School
Standard public school
782 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Winder Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
County Line Elementary School
Standard public school
573 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winder, GA. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), down 180.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Elementary School?
48.7% of students at Kennedy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Elementary School is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Winder, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winder on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrow County?
Besides Kennedy Elementary School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Russell Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.