TXPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

JOHN F KENNEDY EL — School Profile & District Info

Primary|PENITAS, Texas|LA JOYA ISD

PENITAS, TX 78576

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
661
Student:Teacher
16.5:1
Locale
Suburban
District
LA JOYA ISD
Econ. Disadvantaged
94.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
37%
45th percentile in TX
Math Proficiency
27%
35th percentile in TX
Chronic Absenteeism
3.7%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Near average in TX

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,592
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 34%State 55%Local 11%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$189,534
-0.4% YoY
McAllen, TX metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

676
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about JOHN F KENNEDY EL

As of the most recent data, 661 students are enrolled at JOHN F KENNEDY EL. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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