John F. Kennedy Elementary School

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1801 Diamond Ave,  Penitas, TX
La Joya Independent School District
1.0
661 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Maria C Guerra
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
788:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Hispanic
100%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/14/2013
Attended open house to see how my son was doing and see his school work & grades. But that didn't even happen at their open house! They had all parents in one room with all 3rd grade teachers there, and some lady was speaking about what kids can & can't wear,....that computer lab is open for early s...
1.0 parent
1/15/2012
I EXTREMELY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL TO ANY PARENT!!! FRONT DESK IS VERY RUDE, STAFF IS POOR EXCEPT FOR A COUPLE OF TEACHERS THAT HAVE HELPED MY SON PROGRESS!! SINCE HE'S 1st YEAR AT JFK WAS TERRIBLE!!!! HE'S TEACHER WHO WAS MY TEACHER AS WELL WHEN I WAS IN 3RD GRADE WAS HORRIBLE!!! YELLED AT TH...

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John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Penitas, TX, in the Penitas neighborhood, and is served by the La Joya Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 661 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $198,295. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Joya High School, Hope Academy, Jimmy Carter Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Penitas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

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