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Kennedy Elementary School

207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kennedy Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 31%
  • : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 225 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
(09-10)
31%
60%
(09-10)
26%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
87%
47%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School, Osyka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
225 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Mccomb School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 31%
  • : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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