D
Needs Improvement
40/100

John W Kendall Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 2009 W Kem Rd, Marion, IN 46952
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 32% proficient · 10th percentile in Indiana
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
376
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%10/100reading 11th percentile, math 9th percentile among Indiana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−13 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%37%reading -27 pts, math -25 pts6th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -13 pts, math -18 pts13th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%25%reading -15 pts, math -22 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -13 pts, math -15 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2009 W Kem Rd
City Marion
ZIP Code 46952
District 1806390
NCES School ID 180639001113
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46952

Understanding the community around John W Kendall Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,056
Per Capita Income $32,924
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%
High School or Higher 88.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $117,600
Median Rent $746
Owner-Occupied 69.3%
Renter-Occupied 30.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John W Kendall Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.7%
Hispanic/Latino 17.0%
Two or More Races 16.5%
Black 12.5%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 376
Teachers (FTE) 24.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John W Kendall Elem School?
John W Kendall Elem School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John W Kendall Elem School?
John W Kendall Elem School has 376 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does John W Kendall Elem School serve?
John W Kendall Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John W Kendall Elem School receive per student?
John W Kendall Elem School receives $19,989 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John W Kendall Elem School in 46952 ▼
Avg Home Value
$169,939
Avg Monthly Rent
$815
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
30.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026