Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kennard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Kennard Elementary School?
83 students attend Kennard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kennard Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennard Elementary School?
Kennard Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennard Elementary School offer ?
Kennard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kennard Elementary School part of?
Kennard Elementary School is part of C A Beard Memorial School Corporation School District.
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