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John Kennedy Middle Grade School

PublicRegularGrades 2–6
Kankakee, Illinois · Kankakee SD 111
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students519
Student:Teacher20.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
519
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+38.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

John Kennedy Middle Grade School is a public primary serving grades 2–6 in Kankakee, Illinois. The school enrolls 519 students. It is part of the Kankakee SD 111 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span2–6
DistrictKankakee SD 111
County17091
CityKankakee
ZIP60901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172076005569

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment519
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino34.6%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian41.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native18.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
34.6%
Black
1.3%
Asian
41.7%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)