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JOHN F KENNEDY EL

PublicRegular
PENITAS, Texas · LA JOYA ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students676
Student:Teacher17.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
JOHN F KENNEDY EL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 529
676
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
83%+18.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

JOHN F KENNEDY EL is a public primary in PENITAS, Texas. The school enrolls 676 students. It is part of the LA JOYA ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

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

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictLA JOYA ISD
County48215
CityPENITAS
ZIP78576
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482613002935

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment676
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino99.6%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
99.6%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
Two+
0.0%
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 %83%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)