John F. Kennedy Elementary School

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
999 N Strong Ave,  Spring Valley, IL
3.2
619 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Kimberly Lisanby-barber
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
19%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
310:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
58.2%
Hispanic
35.7%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/15/2021
They treat minority students, low income families and children with disabilities like they don't want you there. I am a white woman, first time I ever walked into this school was to ask when registration was. I was treated nice and with respect. When I came in to registration the minute I completed...
1.0 parent
11/27/2016
If you have a child going to JFK, get them out now! My child went there for years and was bullied constantly coming home in tears most days. Kim Barber is a joke of a principal and Superintendent Jim Hermes is about as bad as Kim. Not only was my child emotionally scarred by going to JFK, but grades...
5.0 other
7/9/2015
Cool school to be at I love it and my kids will love to start a new school
5.0 other
8/18/2013
Has a lot of potential. Great place to learn and a lot of fun for the students.

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John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 999 N Strong Ave in Spring Valley, in the Spring Valley neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 619 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $151,477. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hall High School, LMP Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep, and more. Learn more about what Spring Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

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