Robert F. Kennedy Elementary

300 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School, located on Lucretia Avenue in the San Jose Unified School District, serves a diverse community in the East San Jose area. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to engage its students through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of a multifaceted student population.

Beyond its academic focus, Robert F. Kennedy Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a safe and nurturing campus culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff and a range of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both critical thinking skills and the development of responsible citizenship.

300

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	235
Black	5
Asian	56
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
235 (78.3%)
Asian
56 (18.7%)
Black
5 (1.7%)
White
2 (0.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Franklin-McKinley Elementary
Phone:	(408)283-6325
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 61