John F. Kennedy Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Riverside, California 92508 · Riverside Unified
#1589 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#20896 of 50,301 nationally
About John F. Kennedy Elementary
John F. Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary located in Riverside, in the Riverside Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 864 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1589th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 864.
There are 66 schools in Riverside; John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks 7th of 64 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%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.7
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 John F. Kennedy Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
767 students · 1.0 km away
Martin Luther King Jr. High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,699 students · 1.5 km away
Mark Twain Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,033 students · 2.1 km away
Amelia Earhart Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
743 students · 2.1 km away
Tomas Rivera Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
699 students · 2.4 km away
Frank Augustus Miller Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
844 students · 2.7 km away
William Howard Taft Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
635 students · 3.5 km away
Woodcrest Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
660 students · 3.9 km away
Citrus Hill High
Perris · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,630 students · 4.6 km away
Castle View Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
684 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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865 students
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863 students
Legacy Academy
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866 students
Bridgeport Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
866 students
Fair Oaks Ranch Community
Santa Clarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
866 students
Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary a good school?
John F. Kennedy Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1589 of 5,693 in California. 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks #1589 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #20896 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary had 864 students in 2025.
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F. Kennedy Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F. Kennedy Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.