- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winooski, VT
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. F. Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500936000388
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Winooski · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winooski, VT.
School address
District: Winooski Incorporated School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500936000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 500936000388 · Winooski, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 10.8:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Winooski High School (182 students)
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
421 students
- Winooski High
Winooski High School
182 students
- Winooski Middl 146
Winooski Middle School
146 students
What this shows J. F. Kennedy Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. F. Kennedy Elementary School compares
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 95% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Vermont - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$33,225
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
African American 23.5%
Asian 17.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Winooski Incorporated School District reports $33,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. F. Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winooski Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. F. Kennedy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winooski, VT. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
53.8% of students at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Winooski, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. F. Kennedy Elementary School rank among public schools in Winooski?
By Resource Investment Index, J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winooski, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winooski Incorporated School District?
Besides J. F. Kennedy Elementary School, Winooski Incorporated School District also operates Winooski High School (182 students) and Winooski Middle School (146 students). See the Winooski Incorporated School District district page for the complete list.