Kennedy Gardens Elementary School: K-6 Excellence in Calexico (2026 List)

About Kennedy Gardens Elementary

Kennedy Gardens Elementary School is located at 2300 Rockwood Avenue in Calexico. This school serves grades K-6 with an enrollment of 562 students. The student–teacher ratio is 25:1. 11% of people are good at math and 13% are good at reading. There are 51% female and 49% male in the school. The school is focused on the community, and students are encouraged to be polite and friendly with each other. The school building has been a part of the local infrastructure for a long time. The school uses big gathering spaces for events that involve all the students. Well-marked paths help students get around the campus safely. Students can use the shaded areas during lunch and free time. Windows in the classroom let in natural light, which helps create a bright learning environment. During arrival and departure times, administrative staff keep an eye on the front gates. The price of homes in this neighborhood ranges from $320,000 to $470,000. Parents often say that the teachers and staff are very involved and caring. This school wants to be one ofthe best elementary schools in California..

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%

Reading 13%

State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 13% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

529

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.57%

Asian 0.38%

Hispanic 98.11%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0.57%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.57%

Asian

0.38%

Hispanic

98.11%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0.57%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 529

51.61%

273 Female

48.02%

254 Male

Student Population

529 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

529 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Kennedy Gardens Elementary Contact Information

Address

2300 Rockwood Ave., Calexico, CA, 92231

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Phone

(760) 768-3842

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Website

http://wwwww2.cusdk12.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Kennedy Gardens Elementary is helping to set the educational goals for the next school year by taking part in the district's LCAP Community Forums. The school still gives all of its students free meals every day so they can stay healthy and do well in school. Also, the campus is getting ready to welcome possible new families at the upcoming Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration orientation.

FAQ

Q1. Does Kennedy Gardens Elementary School have any classes on how to code computers?

Ans. To get students ready for the modern job market, the school teaches them basic coding and digital citizenship as part of the technology curriculum.

Q2. What is the policy for lost and found items at Kennedy Gardens Elementary?

Ans. Parents can pick up unclaimed jackets and lunchboxes from a central bin before they are donated each semester.

Q3. Does Kennedy Gardens Elementary have a separate STEM lab?

Ans. Students can learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in depth in a specialized lab that has modern tools.

Q4. How does Kennedy Gardens Elementary find out when students are not there?

Ans. To excuse a child's absence, parents must either call the attendance line or send a signed note to the office.

Q5. Does Kennedy Gardens Elementary give out a list of books to read over the summer?

Ans. To help students keep up their reading skills over the break, the school recommends certain books for each grade level.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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