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John Kennedy Elementary School

2135 Woodland, Dubuque, IA 52002, United States

+1 (563) 552-3900

http://www.kennedy.dbqschools.org

7.5

Overall Rating

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John Kennedy Elementary School Overview

About This School

John Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary in Dubuque, Iowa, serving 493 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 73% proficiency in ELA and 76% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 36 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $63,759. The student body at the school is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 79% White, 8% Two or More Races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 2% Black.

493

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

36 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts73%

Mathematics76%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Dubuque County

Students per Counselor

493:1

John Kennedy Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

73%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 60%State Avg: 70%

76%

Mathematics

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.4:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

493

Students per Counselor

John Kennedy Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$63,759

City Avg: $63,759

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor493:1

John Kennedy Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.94%

Male

47.06%

Female

Total Enrollment: 493 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White79.31%

Hispanic5.88%

Asian2.23%

Black1.83%

Two or More Races7.71%

Native American0.2%

John Kennedy Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About John Kennedy Elementary School

Q: What is John Kennedy Elementary School?

A: John Kennedy Elementary School is a elementary public located in Dubuque.

Q: How many students attend John Kennedy Elementary School?

A: John Kennedy Elementary School has approximately 493 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about John Kennedy Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About John Kennedy Elementary School - Dubuque, IA

Quick Facts about John Kennedy Elementary School
School Name	John Kennedy Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	2135 Woodland, Dubuque, IA 52002, Dubuque, IA
County	Dubuque County
Phone	+1 (563) 552-3900
Total Students	493
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	36
Rating	7.5/10
ELA Proficiency	73%
Math Proficiency	76%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about John Kennedy Elementary School

What is John Kennedy Elementary School?

John Kennedy Elementary School is a elementary public located in Dubuque.

How many students attend John Kennedy Elementary School?

John Kennedy Elementary School has approximately 493 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Elementary School is 13:1.

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