Kennedy Elem

www.abileneschools.org

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School, located at 1501 N. Kuney in Abilene, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Abilene Unified School District (USD 435). As a primary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic skills, character development, and social growth. The school is deeply integrated into the local Abilene community, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for future success through a well-rounded and structured curriculum.

The school operates under the broader mission of Abilene Public Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, effective instruction, and a welcoming school culture. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive resources, Kennedy Elementary works to foster a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. Those looking for specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, faculty information, or extracurricular programs can visit the district’s official website at [www.abileneschools.org](http://www.abileneschools.org).

276

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	40
Black	2
Two or More	13

White
221 (80.1%)
Hispanic
40 (14.5%)
Two or More
13 (4.7%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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:	No
District:	Abilene
Phone:	(785)263-1088
Website:	http://www.abileneschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 57

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 99