- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
J F Kennedy Elementary grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 250993002596 · Randolph, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph High (765 students)
J F Kennedy Elementary grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
J F Kennedy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randolph High
Randolph High
765 students
- Randolph Commu
Randolph Community Middle
640 students
- This school
J F Kennedy Elementary
453 students
- Margaret L Don
Margaret L Donovan
415 students
- Martin E Young
Martin E Young Elementary
320 students
- Elizabeth G Ly 282
Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary
282 students
What this shows J F Kennedy Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How J F Kennedy Elementary compares
J F Kennedy Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Randolph reports $26,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.