John F Kennedy El
Edinburg, TX · Edinburg CISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
2,395th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▼ Declining
8610 TEX MEX, Edinburg, TX 78539
(956)289-2390NCES ID 481818007353Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks John F Kennedy El 2,395th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 235 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 515 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.9% | 99.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $245K in zip 78539 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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ELA 51% ▲1 · Math 47% ▲4Compare
What school district is John F Kennedy El in?
John F Kennedy El is part of the Edinburg CISD district in Edinburg, Texas.
Is John F Kennedy El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John F Kennedy El 2,395th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of John F Kennedy El?
Hispanic 100% (515 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John F Kennedy El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78539 is $245K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.