Walter M Kennedy School
#271 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#23578 of 50,301 nationally
About Walter M Kennedy School
Walter M Kennedy School is a public elementary located in Pell City, in the Pell City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 437 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 271st of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 437.
There are 7 schools in Pell City; Walter M Kennedy School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walter M Kennedy School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter M Kennedy School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Williams Intermediate School
Pell City · Public middle · Grades 4–7
598 students · 908 m away
Legacy Center
Pell City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
98 students · 2.1 km away
Coosa Valley Elementary School
Cropwell · Public elementary · Grades K–4
404 students · 2.6 km away
Duran Junior High School
Pell City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students · 3.1 km away
Pell City High School
Pell City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,193 students · 3.1 km away
Iola Roberts Elementary School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
402 students · 4.0 km away
Eden Elementary School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
346 students · 5.0 km away
Stemley Road Elementary School
Talladega · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Greystone Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Alexander City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
436 students
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Cottondale Elementary School
Cottondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Cary Woods Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–2
439 students
Irondale Community School
Irondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter M Kennedy School a good school?
Walter M Kennedy School has a Success Index (US) of 52.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #271 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walter M Kennedy School rank in Alabama?
Walter M Kennedy School ranks #271 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #23578 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter M Kennedy School?
Walter M Kennedy School had 437 students in 2025.
Is Walter M Kennedy School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter M Kennedy School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter M Kennedy School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Walter M Kennedy School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.