- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Larry C Kennedy School
Federal NCES profile for Larry C Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040243000176
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larry C Kennedy School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #24 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Larry C Kennedy School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larry C Kennedy School ranks #24 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Larry C Kennedy School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 040243000176 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 6.9:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Papago School (757 students)
Larry C Kennedy School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Larry C Kennedy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papago School
Papago School
757 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- Loma Linda Ele
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- William T Mach
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- This school 185
Larry C Kennedy School
185 students
What this shows Larry C Kennedy School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larry C Kennedy School compares
Larry C Kennedy School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 59% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 4% in Arizona - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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
5
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
African American 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.1%
White 6.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Larry C Kennedy School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Larry C Kennedy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papago School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Linda Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William T Machan Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larry C Kennedy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 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 (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Larry C Kennedy School
How many students attend Larry C Kennedy School?
Larry C Kennedy School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larry C Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larry C Kennedy School is 6.9:1, which is 59% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 56% 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 Larry C Kennedy School?
73.8% of students at Larry C Kennedy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larry C Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at Larry C Kennedy School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larry C Kennedy School?
Larry C Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Larry C Kennedy School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Larry C Kennedy School ranks #24 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides Larry C Kennedy School, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students), Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students), and Loma Linda Elementary School (605 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.