John F. Kennedy Elementary School, housed in a beautifully modern building on Victoria Drive, currently serves around 700 prekindergarten through fifth-grade students. Kennedy is known for its gifted and talented, bilingual and after-school programs that focus on continuing education outside the classroom. The elementary school hopes to give students a mindset for success through curricular and cultural experiences.
This laser focus on academics is paying off, as Kennedy students consistently score above the state average on standardized math and science tests. Students are well supported in all their endeavors by an expert staff, earning the school a Gold Certification from the Houston Independent School District.
In keeping with the school's motto, Kennedy students are committed to excellence, "100%, no excuses." With parental and community involvement opportunities, the Eagles soar at John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
Kennedy Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
400 Victoria Dr,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Haydee Cavazos
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.6%
GreatSchools Rating
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
77%
Black
21.3%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/5/2014
Kennedy Elementary is fantastic! We love this school! The principal at the school does a great job and supports the teachers. Parent involvement is so important, and there is so much parent involvement in this school.
5/3/2012
this school is out of this world on target for great success! The teachers are off the chart when it comes to the childrens education. My child is in Kindergarten and I am looking forward to the next 6 years at this school. Kennedy Elementary you ROCK!!!!!!
9/25/2011
6th grade Is awsome! But i do not go to this school. I go to willbern elementary school.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Independence Heights
List Price Range
$173K - $4.9M
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$302,793
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Household Income
$59,936
% of College Grads
21.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,406 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.1%
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Homes for Rent
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$1,035 - $1,945 per month
- Smart Living at Garden Oaks
- 1-3 Beds
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- 625+ Sq Ft
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- Houston, TX
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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- Playground
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