John F Kennedy El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Penitas, Texas 78576 · La Joya ISD
#2050 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#27088 of 50,301 nationally
About John F Kennedy El
John F Kennedy El is a public elementary located in Penitas, in the La Joya ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 676 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2050th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 676.
There are 4 schools in Penitas; John F Kennedy El ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
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
- 676
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- 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).
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
La Joya · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students · 2.5 km away
Idea la Joya College Preparatory
La Joya · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
344 students · 2.6 km away
Idea la Joya Academy
La Joya · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
656 students · 2.6 km away
Cesar Chavez Middle
Mission · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 3.1 km away
La Joya H S
La Joya · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,405 students · 3.2 km away
Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S
La Joya · Public high · Grades 9–12
471 students · 3.6 km away
Jimmy Carter Early College H S
La Joya · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students · 3.6 km away
Tabasco El
La Joya · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students · 3.8 km away
Ann Richards Middle
Mission · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students · 4.2 km away
Corina Pena El
Penitas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students · 5.1 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 47.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2050 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 #2050 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #27088 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F Kennedy El?
John F Kennedy El had 676 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.