What grades does JOHN F KENNEDY EL serve?

JOHN F KENNEDY EL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the MERCEDES area.

Where is JOHN F KENNEDY EL located?

JOHN F KENNEDY EL is a urban school in MERCEDES, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at JOHN F KENNEDY EL?

The student-teacher ratio at JOHN F KENNEDY EL is 13.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in MERCEDES, TX?

Schools in MERCEDES include JOHN F KENNEDY EL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the MERCEDES area.

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JOHN F KENNEDY EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|MERCEDES, Texas|MERCEDES ISD

MERCEDES, TX 78570

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Aug

Fri

CMS Pep-Rally "Black Out the Cherokees"Event

CMS Pep-Rally "Black Out the Cherokees"

Sep

Fri

NO CLASSES - PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYStaff Day

Sep

Mon

HOLIDAY - LABOR DAYHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Fri

CMS Pep-Rally "Surfin' Our Way to Victory!"Event

CMS Pep-Rally "Surfin' Our Way to Victory!"

Sep

Fri

End of the 1st Six WeeksEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

414

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

MERCEDES ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

94.4%

Phone

(956)514-2300

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

15-19%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

8.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

76 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1

Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

480

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,385

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,621

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,665

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 30%State 55%Local 14%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$189,534

-0.4% 1yr+38.3% 5yr

McAllen, TX metro area

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

42.0%

Below 150% poverty line

7.7%

Unemployment rate

30.9%

Uninsured residents

32.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

645

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

612

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

232 (38%)

Autism

114 (19%)

Intellectual Disability

92 (15%)

Other Health Impairment

75 (12%)

Speech/Language Impairment

63 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

22 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

399

Current enrollment

Declining(-20% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

CMS Pep-Rally "Black Out the Cherokees"

Event

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

NO CLASSES - PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY

Staff Day

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

HOLIDAY - LABOR DAY

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	NO CLASSES - PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	HOLIDAY - LABOR DAY	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Mercedes Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	CMS Pep-Rally "Surfin' Our Way to Victory!" CMS Pep-Rally "Surfin' Our Way to Victory!"	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	End of the 1st Six Weeks End of the 1st Six Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Start of the 2nd Six Weeks Start of the 2nd Six Weeks	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	CMS Pep-Rally "Hunt for the Win!" CMS Pep-Rally "Hunt for the Win!"	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	WELLNESS DAY - NO CLASSES WELLNESS DAY - NO CLASSES	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	CMS Pep-Rally "Boots On, Jackets!" (Homecoming) CMS Pep-Rally "Boots On, Jackets!" (Homecoming)	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	End of the 2nd Six Weeks End of the 2nd Six Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Start of the 3rd Six Weeks Start of the 3rd Six Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Mercedes Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	HOLIDAY - THANKSGIVING BREAK	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	STAAR Fall Testing Window STAAR Fall Testing Window - Mercedes Independent School District	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of the 3rd Six Weeks End of the 3rd Six Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Mercedes Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS BREAK	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	WELLNESS DAY - NO CLASSES WELLNESS DAY - NO CLASSES	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	NO CLASSES - PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	STAFF WORK DAY STAFF WORK DAY	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Start of the 4th Six Weeks Start of the 4th Six Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Weather Day - No Classes Weather Day - No Classes	Event	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	End of the 4th Six Weeks End of the 4th Six Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Start of the 5th Six Weeks Start of the 5th Six Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Mercedes Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	SPRING BREAK	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School - Mercedes Independent School District	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	HOLIDAY - GOOD FRIDAY	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	WELLNESS DAY - NO CLASSES WELLNESS DAY - NO CLASSES	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	STAAR Spring Testing Window STAAR Spring Testing Window - Mercedes Independent School District	exam	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	End of the 5th Six Weeks End of the 5th Six Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Start of the 6th Six Weeks Start of the 6th Six Weeks	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Mercedes Independent School District	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	LAST DAY OF SCHOOL LAST DAY OF SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	STAFF WORK DAY	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	HOLIDAY - MEMORIAL DAY	Holiday	—