ALPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Walter M Kennedy School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Pell City, Alabama|Pell City
Pell City, AL 35128
School Profile
Grades
K–4
Enrollment
456
Student:Teacher
16.9:1
Locale
Town
District
Pell CityEcon. Disadvantaged
64.3%
Phone
(205)338-7896School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
55-59%
Math Proficiency
25-29%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
6 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1
Near average in ALTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
420
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
28.86
98% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,931
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,949
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,327
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 56%Local 28%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$255,600
+0.8% 1yr+23.9% 5yr
Birmingham, AL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.5%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Uninsured residents
12.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
632
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
591
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
245 (41%)
Speech/Language Impairment
115 (19%)
Autism
80 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
77 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
35 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
11 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
437
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Walter M Kennedy School
Walter M Kennedy School has a total enrollment of 456 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of Pell City in Pell City, AL.
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