Pop Music Artists Popular with Elementary School Students: Ranking [2025]

Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN57rank/position

K’NAAN – Wavin’ Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)

The official sponsor song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The lyrics calling out “Come on, wave your flags!” give it a truly cheering-song vibe and are energizing.

It’s a song I’d love to hear young athletes sing.

I think it gets even more exciting when the whole team sings it together.

The lyrics repeat a lot, so it’s not very difficult.

RoarKaty Perry58rank/position

Katy Perry – Roar

Katy Perry’s big hit.

“Roar” refers to the cries of lions and tigers.

It’s a powerful song about letting out a roar louder than a lion’s no matter what hardships you face.

The strong, resilient lyrics and melody make it a great pick for boys as well.

StrongerKelly Clarkson59rank/position

Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) [Official Video]

A sound that pumps up your motivation right from the intro.

A masterpiece that blends Kelly Clarkson’s powerful vocals with an upbeat rhythm.

The English pronunciation is clear, so it’s great for listening practice, and it’s a cool song to sing, too.

Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO60rank/position

LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

There are lots of rap and club music tracks that just make you feel happy simply by listening to them.

Especially with songs like this one that you hear in commercials and various other settings, they can be something everyone around you can get excited about together.

MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)Lil Nas X61rank/position

Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) (Official Video)

Lil Nas X, a global rapper who’s hugely popular among many heads.

He has come out as gay, and you can see him pursuing authentic self-expression across every genre.

A song packed with his charm is “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” which became a massive hit on social media.

The rap sections are a bit challenging, but the hook has a simple melody, making it very easy to sing even for elementary school students whose voices may be unstable due to voice changes.

I wanna be like youLouis Prima62rank/position

The Jungle Book – I wanna be like you w/lyrics

It’s a song featured in Disney’s The Jungle Book.

Its Japanese title is “Kimi no You ni Naritai” (“I Wan’na Be Like You”), and it expresses the feelings of an orangutan who longs to be human.

Voiced by jazz musician Louis Prima as King Louie, it’s an authentic swing jazz number.

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey63rank/position

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

This is one of Mariah Carey’s signature songs—she’s a world-famous idol and artist—and it was also used as the theme song for the drama “29-sai no Christmas,” which starred Tomoko Yamaguchi and Toshiro Yanagiba.

Its upbeat rhythm makes it fun to listen to, so it’s popular even among elementary school children.