John Kennedy Elementary School

2135 Woodland
Dubuque, IA 52002

www.kennedy.dbqschools.org

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Kennedy Elementary School, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is part of the Dubuque Community School District and serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the local area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where academic growth, character development, and student well-being are prioritized. By aligning its curriculum with district-wide standards, the school aims to provide a rigorous yet accessible education that prepares young students for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, John Kennedy Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school’s digital presence serves as a resource for families to stay informed about extracurricular activities, school events, and administrative updates. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a focused educational approach, the school strives to create a positive learning culture that encourages curiosity and helps every student reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

493

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Kennedy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	29
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	14

White
391 (79.3%)
Two or More
38 (7.7%)
Hispanic
29 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.8%)
Asian
11 (2.2%)
Black
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)552-3900
Website:	http://www.kennedy.dbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 89