Kennedy Elementary School

mccomb.k12.ms.us

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School is located at 207 S. Myrtle Street in McComb, Mississippi, and operates as part of the McComb School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth and social development within a structured environment. As an integral part of the McComb public school system, the institution aims to prepare its students for future academic success through a standardized curriculum aligned with state educational goals.

The school maintains a digital presence through the official McComb School District website, which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources, school calendars, and important district-wide announcements. By emphasizing community involvement and educational support, Kennedy Elementary strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student achievement. For families residing in the McComb area, the school remains a primary facility dedicated to the early educational milestones of its diverse student population.

232

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	5
Black	206
Two or More	8

Black
206 (88.8%)
White
13 (5.6%)
Two or More
8 (3.4%)
Hispanic
5 (2.2%)

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:	McComb School District
Phone:	(601)684-2889
Website:	http://mccomb.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 43

Kindergarten 189