Kennedy-king Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
95%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kennedy-king Elementary School?
475 students attend Kennedy-king Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kennedy-king Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy-king Elementary School?
Kennedy-king Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennedy-king Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy-king Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kennedy-king Elementary School part of?
Kennedy-king Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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