John F Kennedy El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mercedes, Texas 78570 · Mercedes ISD
#3937 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#40269 of 50,301 nationally
About John F Kennedy El
John F Kennedy El is a public elementary located in Mercedes, in the Mercedes ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 399 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3937th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 399.
There are 10 schools in Mercedes; John F Kennedy El ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F Kennedy El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Taylor El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 756 m away
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
Mercedes · Public other · Grades PK–PK
189 students · 830 m away
Mercedes H S
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
903 students · 1.9 km away
Travis El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 2.0 km away
Ruben Hinojosa El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 2.0 km away
South Texas ISD Science Academy
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students · 2.2 km away
South Texas ISD Health Professions
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students · 2.2 km away
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–9
518 students · 2.4 km away
Sgt William G Harrell Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students · 2.9 km away
A N Rico El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students · 4.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F Kennedy El a good school?
John F Kennedy El has a Success Index (US) of 27.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3937 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 El rank in Texas?
John F Kennedy El ranks #3937 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #40269 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F Kennedy El?
John F Kennedy El had 399 students in 2025.
Is John F Kennedy El a elementary school or a high school?
John F Kennedy El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F Kennedy El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F Kennedy El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.