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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Kennedy (John F.) Elementary

ABC Unified · Los Angeles County · 17500 Belshire Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701-4352

(562) 229-7875 · www.kennedyes.us

8/10
#1501
Rank 1501 out of 5,722
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1278 · 78th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1697 · 70th percentile
Science7/10 · #1736 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, family-friendly city of Artesia in southeastern LA County, John F. Kennedy Elementary is a solid neighborhood school that consistently performs above the state average across English, math, and science. ABC Unified has a strong reputation in this part of the county, and Kennedy reflects that — it tends to attract families who value a well-rounded academic foundation in a close-knit community setting. Artesia itself has a warm, multicultural character with a charming Little India district nearby, making it a genuinely enjoyable place to put down roots and raise kids.

Student Demographics

197 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
95 (48%)
Asian
29 (15%)
Filipino
24 (12%)
White
17 (9%)
African American
14 (7%)
Multiple Races
13 (7%)
Other
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners30 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged136 (69%)
Students with Disabilities36 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

398
Enrollment
20.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
24.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1296 · 79th percentile

168 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found