Enrollment
185
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larry C Kennedy School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larry C Kennedy School
Larry C Kennedy School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 185 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.9:1, Larry C Kennedy School is leaner than roughly 96% of Arizona schools and 59% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 115 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Its district draws 28.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 41 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 185 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Larry C Kennedy School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students) and Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students) alongside Larry C Kennedy 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 Larry C Kennedy School compares
Larry C Kennedy School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Creighton Elementary District (4263), which includes Larry C Kennedy School.
$11,033
Per student
-16%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 35.8%
Federal 28.5%
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 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Larry C Kennedy School a good school?
Larry C Kennedy School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona 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 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.
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