Howard Kennedy Elementary School is located at 2906 North 30th Street in North Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Almost since its inception Kennedy was regarded as one of Omaha's "black schools," almost exclusively African American. Football great Gale Sayers attended the school.
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
3%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
50%
7%
White
4%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #870 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
222 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Kennedy Elementary School located?
Kennedy Elementary School is located in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 32 other public schools located in North Omaha.
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