Enrollment
507
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy Elementary
Kennedy Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grafton, Wisconsin, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 507 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 389 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Grafton's public schools, it stands alongside Woodview Elementary (506 students): Kennedy Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Grafton School District also operates Grafton High (727 students) and Woodview Elementary (506 students) alongside Kennedy Elementary.
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 compares
Kennedy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grafton School District, which includes Kennedy Elementary.
$12,770
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 26.0%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Grafton on the city page.
Is Kennedy Elementary a good school?
Kennedy Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin 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 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.
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