Alex R. Kennedy Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Louisville, Kentucky 40220 · Jefferson County
#403 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#25143 of 50,301 nationally
About Alex R. Kennedy Elementary
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school located in Louisville, in the Jefferson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 369 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 403rd of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 369.
There are 134 schools in Louisville; Alex R. Kennedy Elementary ranks 36th of 124 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%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
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 Alex R. Kennedy Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- 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 Alex R. Kennedy Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Cochrane Elementary
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Jeffersontown Elementary
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Tully Elementary
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791 students · 3.6 km away
Klondike Lane Elementary
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527 students · 3.6 km away
Watterson Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students · 4.1 km away
Crosby Middle
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809 students · 4.3 km away
Waggener High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students · 4.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alex R. Kennedy Elementary a good school?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 50.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #403 of 707 in Kentucky. 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 Alex R. Kennedy Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary ranks #403 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #25143 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alex R. Kennedy Elementary?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary had 369 students in 2025.
Is Alex R. Kennedy Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alex R. Kennedy Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.