Enrollment
391
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rexburg, ID
Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160192000338
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Rexburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Rexburg, ID.
School address
District: Madison District · Idaho
NCES ID 160192000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rexburg, Idaho, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Idaho schools and 27% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 40/100).
The surrounding Madison District spends $8,120 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students) and Madison Junior High School (1,261 students) alongside Kennedy Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kennedy Elementary School compares
Kennedy Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▲ 20% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Idaho - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Kennedy Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison District, which includes Kennedy Elementary School.
$8,120
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rexburg, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Kennedy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Rexburg, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kennedy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rexburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Rexburg, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rexburg on the city page.
Is Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
Kennedy Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Madison District?
Besides Kennedy Elementary School, Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students), Madison Junior High School (1,261 students), and Madison Middle School (878 students). See the Madison District district page for the complete list.
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