- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
J B Kennedy Elem School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 173681003787 · Burbank, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students)
J B Kennedy Elem School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J B Kennedy Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Junior
Liberty Junior High School
1,087 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elem School
453 students
- Maddock Elemen 356
Maddock Elementary School
356 students
- Edward J Tobin 346
Edward J Tobin Elem School
346 students
- This school 295
J B Kennedy Elem School
295 students
- Harry E Fry Sc 268
Harry E Fry School
268 students
What this shows J B Kennedy Elem School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How J B Kennedy Elem School compares
J B Kennedy Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Burbank Sd 111 reports $16,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.