School overview
At a glance
Reported students
185
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
14.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,191 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
Larry C Kennedy School: 185 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Larry C Kennedy School
Larry C Kennedy School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in PHOENIX. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Creighton Elementary District (4263). NCES reports 185 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,191 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, below the Arizona median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (70.3%) and Black (11.9%). English learners represent 24.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Larry C Kennedy School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic70.3%
- Black11.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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19 reported students
The Creighton Academy
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411 reported students
Excelencia School
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501 reported students
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
537 reported students
William T Machan Elementary School
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540 reported students
Gateway School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
577 reported students