At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
434
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
91%+25.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Kennedy Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in El Centro, California. The school enrolls 434 students. It is part of the El Centro Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictEl Centro Elementary
County6025
CityEl Centro
ZIP92243
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061203001336
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment434
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino97.0%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
97.0%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
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.