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John F Kennedy El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
801 Hidalgo St, Mercedes, TX 78570 · (956) 514-2300 · Part of Mercedes Independent School District
Students
399
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about John F Kennedy El
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 10.3% since 2020
- Next stop for Relampago kids: 2 schools
On the path
Where Relampago kids come from and go next.
PK–5John F Kennedy ElYou are here
6–92 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 41.8%
Location
Directions ↗
801 Hidalgo St, Mercedes
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K24
Kindergarten63
Grade 151
Grade 260
Grade 363
Grade 465
Grade 573
Enrollment over time
445’20
408’21
462’22
414’23
399’24
Down 10.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 99%White <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.