Enrollment
453
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Randolph, MA
J F Kennedy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J F Kennedy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250993002596
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J F Kennedy Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Randolph · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 453
- students enrolled
J F Kennedy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J F Kennedy Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Randolph, MA.
School address
District: Randolph · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250993002596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J F Kennedy Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at J F Kennedy Elementary
J F Kennedy Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Randolph, Massachusetts, enrolling 453 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Randolph also operates Randolph High (765 students) and Randolph Community Middle (640 students) alongside J F Kennedy Elementary.
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 F Kennedy Elementary compares
J F Kennedy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,141
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
African American 56.3%
Asian 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 9.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, J F Kennedy Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph, which includes J F Kennedy Elementary.
$26,141
Per student
+16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 F Kennedy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randolph Community Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret L Donovan | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin E Young Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J F Kennedy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J F Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend J F Kennedy Elementary?
J F Kennedy Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Randolph, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J F Kennedy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J F Kennedy Elementary is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Randolph, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J F Kennedy Elementary?
J F Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 F Kennedy Elementary rank among public schools in Randolph?
By Resource Investment Index, J F Kennedy Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Randolph, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Randolph on the city page.
Is J F Kennedy Elementary a good school?
J F Kennedy Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Massachusetts 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 Randolph?
Besides J F Kennedy Elementary, Randolph also operates Randolph High (765 students), Randolph Community Middle (640 students), and Margaret L Donovan (415 students). See the Randolph district page for the complete list.
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