Kennedy Elementary School
221 Meadowlark Drive
Madison, WI 53714
Phone: (608) 204-3420
Kennedy at a Glance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a neighborhood school with family commitment.
Kennedy School offers a challenging curriculum, a safe nurturing learning environment, and an atmosphere that fosters individual responsibility and productive citizenship.
Location / Class Size
Kennedy is located near two city parks — Heritage and Kennedy — on the far east side of Madison. Grades K-5 are housed at Kennedy. Average total student enrollment is 465 students; average class size is 23 students.
Areas of Interest
Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: Conflict resolution skills are taught to all students. Training occurs in all grades. Teachers and support staff develop and promote lifelong skills for success in handling conflicts.
Technology: Computers are a strong part of the school’s curriculum program. Our Computer Lab is used to support and extend learning across the curriculum. We have computers in all classrooms, the LMC, as well as the Lab.
Special Classes: Teacher specialists in art, music, and physical education provide regular instruction. REACH (Reinforcing and Enriching Achievement for All Children) extends and supports classroom curriculum through computers.