At a glance
Reported students
409
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
John W Kendall Elem School: 409 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about John W Kendall Elem School
John W Kendall Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Marion. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Marion Community Schools. NCES reports 409 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.1%) and multiracial (19.6%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John W Kendall Elem School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.25 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.1%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black14.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial19.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Marion Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
393 reported students
Allen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
380 reported students
Frances Slocum Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
473 reported students
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Middle · Grades 07–08
455 reported students
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
Middle · Grades 05–06
500 reported students
Grant Regional Career Center
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Public schools near John W Kendall Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Elementary School Elementary · Marion Community Schools | KG–04 | 393 | 1.4 mi |
| Allen Elementary School Elementary · Marion Community Schools | KG–04 | 380 | 2.5 mi |
| Frances Slocum Elem School Elementary · Marion Community Schools | KG–04 | 473 | 3 mi |
| Sweetser Elementary School Elementary · Oak Hill United School Corp | 03–04 | 200 | 4.1 mi |
| Westview Elementary School Elementary · Mississinewa Community School Corp | PK–01 | 513 | 7 mi |
| Northview Elementary School Elementary · Mississinewa Community School Corp | 02–05 | 673 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John W Kendall Elem School
What grades does John W Kendall Elem School serve?
John W Kendall Elem School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Marion Community Schools.
How many students attend John W Kendall Elem School?
John W Kendall Elem School reported 409 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 301 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John W Kendall Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 409 students and 26.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John W Kendall Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John W Kendall Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marion Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John W Kendall Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John W Kendall Elem School in?
John W Kendall Elem School is part of Marion Community Schools, based in Marion, IN, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John W Kendall Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverview Elementary School (1.4 mi), Allen Elementary School (2.5 mi), Frances Slocum Elem School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.