- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grafton, WI
Kennedy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550561002247
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Grafton, WI.
School address
District: Grafton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550561002247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Kennedy Elementary grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 550561002247 · Grafton, WI Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 17.5:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Grafton High (727 students)
Kennedy Elementary grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grafton High
Grafton High
727 students
- This school
Kennedy Elementary
507 students
- Woodview Eleme
Woodview Elementary
506 students
- John Long Midd
John Long Middle
452 students
What this shows Kennedy Elementary reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Elementary compares
Kennedy Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Kennedy Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grafton School District reports $12,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Long Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Grafton
1 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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary?
Kennedy Elementary has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grafton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Elementary?
15.3% of students at Kennedy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Elementary is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Grafton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elementary?
Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Grafton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grafton School District?
Besides Kennedy Elementary, Grafton School District also operates Grafton High (727 students), Woodview Elementary (506 students), and John Long Middle (452 students). See the Grafton School District district page for the complete list.