Enrollment
295
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, IL
J B Kennedy Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J B Kennedy Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173681003787
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J B Kennedy Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 295
- students enrolled
J B Kennedy Elem School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J B Kennedy Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Burbank, IL.
School address
District: Burbank Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 173681003787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J B Kennedy Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J B Kennedy Elem School
J B Kennedy Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Burbank, Illinois, enrolling 295 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Burbank's elementary schools, it stands alongside Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students): J B Kennedy Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 14.6:1).
Burbank Sd 111 also operates Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students) and Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students) alongside J B Kennedy Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J B Kennedy Elem School compares
J B Kennedy Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
White 15.9%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, J B Kennedy Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Sd 111, which includes J B Kennedy Elem School.
$14,047
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 29.4%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J B Kennedy Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maddock Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward J Tobin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry E Fry School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J B Kennedy Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Burbank
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Luther Burbank Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Edward J Tobin Elem School
Standard public school
346 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harry E Fry School
Standard public school
268 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Richard Byrd Elementary School
Standard public school
266 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
F B Mccord Elem School
Standard public school
186 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J B Kennedy Elem School
How many students attend J B Kennedy Elem School?
J B Kennedy Elem School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J B Kennedy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J B Kennedy Elem School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J B Kennedy Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J B Kennedy Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Burbank, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J B Kennedy Elem School?
J B Kennedy Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J B Kennedy Elem School rank among elementary schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, J B Kennedy Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Burbank, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Burbank on the city page.
Is J B Kennedy Elem School a good school?
J B Kennedy Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burbank Sd 111?
Besides J B Kennedy Elem School, Burbank Sd 111 also operates Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students), Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students), and Maddock Elementary School (356 students). See the Burbank Sd 111 district page for the complete list.
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