Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Kennedy Academy

Q: Is Kennedy Academy a good school?

Kennedy Academy ranks 286 th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

286^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Kennedy Academy is a K–5 elementary school at 609 N Olive St on South Bend's near-west/north side, serving 443 students as one of the larger elementaries in that area. It is part of the South Bend Community School Corp, a district ranked 320th of 374 Indiana districts (14th percentile, 1 star), yet Kennedy ranks 286th of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools — 72nd percentile, 4 stars out of 5. That places Kennedy roughly 58 percentile points above its own district's standing, while every other same-district elementary in the comparison set ranks between the 0th and 22nd percentile. Kennedy has held between the 66th and 76th percentile over the last five reported years, up from the 48th percentile a decade ago.

The proficiency gap is the headline. In 2025–26, Kennedy's all-grades ELA was 52.6% versus the district's 19.98%, and math 53.07% versus 18.46% — about 2.6× and 2.9× the district average. Kennedy is above the Indiana average in six of eight grade-level assessments, including 3rd grade math at 71.67% against the state's 51.9%. No nearby school clears the state bar in any subject. Marquette Montessori Academy, the closest same-district peer at 22nd percentile, trails Kennedy by about 40 percentile points. Muessel Elementary School, under a mile away, posts 2.07% ELA and 2.78% math while spending $17,264 per student — roughly $3,800 more per child than Kennedy's $13,458.

Attendance is arguably Kennedy's most transferable strength: 11.1% chronic absenteeism, below Indiana's 16.7% and roughly one-quarter of the district's 40.3%, and the lowest in the comparison set by about 20 percentage points. Kennedy also spends less than most of its South Bend district peers, while its free/reduced-lunch share has fallen to 49.89% from 60.77% two years earlier. The strongest nearby school after Kennedy, Success Academy Primary School (a charter), posts 25.36% ELA and 24.64% math — Kennedy beats it by about 27 and 28 points. Kennedy's soft spots are 4th grade math (50.72% versus the state's 52.0%) and 4th grade science (43.48% versus 43.8%), where it only matches the state line.

443

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,321

Per pupil spending ?

49.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

100%

Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) (2025-26)

609 N Olive St
South Bend, IN 46628

(574) 393-3100

District: South Bend Community School Corp

Students who attend Kennedy Academy usually attend:

Middle:	LaSalle Academy
High:	Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.4%

African American:

29.8%

Hispanic:

23.3%

See top rated Indiana elementary schools

Compare Kennedy Academy to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 70th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (53% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in South Bend Community School Corp

✓Above the Indiana median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg20%

Indiana avg47%

286^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Indiana Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 15Elementary Schools in the South Bend Community School Corp

320^th of 374South Bend Community School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	286 of 1015	71.8%	★★★★☆
2025	65.7	331 of 1005	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.6	320 of 1011	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.6	341 of 1016	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.5	273 of 1020	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.7	248 of 1016	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	61.5	407 of 1031	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.3	412 of 1027	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.8	532 of 1033	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	69.2	315 of 1046	69.9%	★★★★☆
2015	63.1	404 of 1040	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	81.0	122 of 1036	88.2%	★★★★☆
2013	79.3	149 of 1035	85.6%	★★★★☆
2012	87.7	38 of 1015	96.3%	★★★★★
2011	86.4	53 of 1025	94.8%	★★★★★
2010	92.4	9 of 1009	99.1%	★★★★★
2009	94.4	11 of 1003	98.9%	★★★★★
2008	95.8	1 of 996	99.9%	★★★★★
2007	96.6	1 of 985	99.9%	★★★★★
2006	92.2	22 of 961	97.7%	★★★★★
2005	86.2	67 of 959	93.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies58%+10 vs state

Math53%

English Language Arts53%

Science43%

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Kennedy Academy

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Kennedy Academy

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Vaccination Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)							ILEARN Math (2026)							ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kennedy Academy	Public	K-5	609 N Olive St	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-3100	443	30	15.0	49.9%	157 (35.4%)	132 (29.8%)	103 (23.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.4%)	70.1	286^th of 1015 public elementary schools	71.8%		65.7	331^st of 1005 public elementary schools	67.1%	45	51.7	47.8	56.6				52.6	71.7	50.7	43.4				53.1	43.5		43.5	57.6	100%		$14,321	$1,469	$12,852
Success Academy Primary School	Public, Charter	K-5	3408 Ardmore Trail	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	Success Academy Primary School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(574) 299-9800	610	34	17.9	75.6%	149 (24.4%)	274 (44.9%)	90 (14.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (15.1%)	22.3	806^th of 1015 public elementary schools	20.6%		13.1	883^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	12.1%	77	14.6	16.7	44.7				25.4	33.3	16.7	23.4				24.6	13.5		13.5	34.4	91.7%		$12,018	$1,622	$10,396
Muessel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1021 Blaine St	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3400	295	25	11.5	68.8%	43 (14.6%)	181 (61.4%)	34 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.2%)	2.7	1012^th of 1015 public elementary schools	0.3%		3.7	999^th of 1005 public elementary schools	0.6%	13	1.7	0.0	4.4				2.1	3.3	0.0	4.4				2.8	2.6		2.6	6.5	84.6%		$15,881	$2,299	$13,582
Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3302 Western Ave	South Bend	46619	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3000	555	42	13.1	73.3%	33 (5.9%)	164 (29.5%)	327 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.4%)	5.7	989^th of 1015 public elementary schools	2.6%		9.3	927^th of 1005 public elementary schools	7.8%	62	4.5	11.3	7.7				7.4	6.7	22.6	5.4				10.3	12.9		12.9	13.0	46.7%		$16,376	$2,083	$14,293
Coquillard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1245 N Sheridan St	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-2000	305	32	9.6	63.6%	28 (9.2%)	196 (64.3%)	48 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.5%)	2.1	1015^th of 1015 public elementary schools	0.0%		2.2	1005^th of 1005 public elementary schools	0.0%	10	2.4	0.0					1.7	3.4	8.1					4.8	0.0		0.0		85.7%		$16,901	$1,902	$14,999
Marquette Montessori Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1818 Bergan St	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	Yes	No	Yes	(574) 393-2400	431	28	15.6	50.1%	168 (39.0%)	143 (33.2%)	47 (10.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (16.2%)	23.5	793^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	21.9%		32	709^th of 1005 public elementary schools	29.5%	84	14.6	37.1	25.0	25.9	45.0	35.0	27.9	22.9	37.1	15.0	11.1	55.0	19.1	25.1	42.9	25.9	35.5	20.0	66.7%		$15,027	$1,663	$13,364
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy	Public	K-5	832 N Lafayette Blvd	South Bend	46601	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3200	431	38	11.4	80.3%	48 (11.1%)	197 (45.7%)	135 (31.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.4%)	5.1	998^th of 1015 public elementary schools	1.7%		12.9	886^th of 1005 public elementary schools	11.8%	112	6.6	4.8	6.5				6.0	15.8	17.7	3.3				12.6	12.9		12.9	9.7	100%		$16,747	$2,110	$14,637
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	56660 Oak Rd	South Bend	46619	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3700	374	29	12.7	70.3%	57 (15.2%)	157 (42.0%)	137 (36.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	4.8	1001^st of 1015 public elementary schools	1.4%		5.6	984^th of 1005 public elementary schools	2.1%	17	7.3	9.1	3.7				6.6	7.3	18.2	5.6				9.6	13.6		13.6	7.4	96.4%		$15,742	$1,881	$13,861
Success Academy at Boys and Girls Club	Public, Charter	K-5	502 E Sample St	South Bend	46601	St. Joseph County	Success Academy at Boys and Girls Club	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 299-9800	113	7	16.1	68.1%	23 (20.4%)	53 (46.9%)	21 (18.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (13.3%)	13.9	878^th of 1015 public elementary schools	13.5%		6.1	976^th of 1005 public elementary schools	2.9%	98	5.0	21.1	4.8				10.0	10.0	42.1	9.5				20.0	26.3		26.3	23.8			$15,874	$1,215	$14,659
McKinley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	228 N Greenlawn Ave	South Bend	46617	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3300	315	16	20.1	1.9%	92 (29.2%)	104 (33.0%)	72 (22.9%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (13.0%)								(n/a)																					$15,353	$3,090	$12,263

Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy Academy

What district is Kennedy Academy in?

South Bend Community School Corp

Is Kennedy Academy a good school?

Kennedy Academy ranks 286^th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kennedy Academy attend?

Students who attend Kennedy Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : LaSalle Academy
High : Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

How many students attend Kennedy Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 443 students attended Kennedy Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Kennedy Academy?

Students at Kennedy Academy are 35% White, 30% African American, 23% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Rate Kennedy Academy!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

INIndiana Elementary School Rankings

INIndiana District Rankings

Schools in South Bend, IN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Kennedy Academy!

Latest Indiana data All new data »

2024–25 school spending dataNewOct 28, 2026

2025–26 attendance dataNewOct 28, 2026

2024–25 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 20, 2026

2023–24 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.