D
Needs Improvement
43/100

John F Kennedy Elem

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2600 N 72nd St, Kansas City, KS 66109
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Kansas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
417
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%14/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−12 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−15 pts vs. state avg 33%)
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 Kansas 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
White50%30%reading -2 pts, math -17 pts37th percentile (list)
Black17%12%reading -4 pts, math -4 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts16th percentile (list)
Asian30%30%reading -37 pts, math -36 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -10 pts, math -7 pts13th 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 2600 N 72nd St
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 66109
District 2007950
NCES School ID 200795001429
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66109

Understanding the community around John F Kennedy Elem helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $95,089
Per Capita Income $40,280
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $233,500
Median Rent $1,629
Owner-Occupied 77.2%
Renter-Occupied 22.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John F Kennedy Elem.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 30.7%
Black 28.3%
Asian 17.8%
White 16.1%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Pacific Islander 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 417
Teachers (FTE) 27.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John F Kennedy Elem?
John F Kennedy Elem has a Repit School Score of 43 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 F Kennedy Elem?
John F Kennedy Elem has 417 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Elem serve?
John F Kennedy Elem serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John F Kennedy Elem receive per student?
John F Kennedy Elem receives $17,507 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John F Kennedy Elem in 66109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$338,414
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,670
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
22.8%

Other Schools in 66109

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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