Enrollment
421
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. F. Kennedy Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winooski, Vermont, enrolling 421 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 53.8% of students qualify for free meals, 95% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 421 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winooski Incorporated School District spends $38,145 per pupil, 100% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winooski Incorporated School District also operates Winooski High School (182 students) and Winooski Middle School (146 students) alongside J. F. Kennedy Elementary 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. F. Kennedy Elementary School compares
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$38,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winooski Incorporated School District, which includes J. F. Kennedy Elementary School.
$38,145
Per student
+100%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+130%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 67.5%
Federal 29.2%
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 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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Winooski on the city page.
Is J. F. Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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