Enrollment
421
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 500936000388
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School — Winooski, VT
Federal NCES profile for J. F. Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Winooski Incorporated School District · Vermont
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13:1 Vermont avg
-15% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School reports 421 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Vermont state mean of 13:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 95% above the Vermont average and 4% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 211 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Winooski Incorporated School District spends $68,829 per pupil district-wide, above the Vermont average of $26,366 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.3% from local sources (property taxes), 67.5% from the state, and 29.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. F. Kennedy Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Vermont state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 13:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 95% | 27.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 95% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 38% in Vermont — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$68,829
per pupil, district-wide
— above Vermont avg of $26,366
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 421 Top 83% in Vermont — larger than 17% of 289 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.8% +95% vs state
NCES ID 500936000388
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 211:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.2%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winooski Incorporated School District, which includes J. F. Kennedy Elementary School.
$68,829
Per student
+161%
vs Vermont
Avg $26,366
+253%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 11.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Vermont average of 13:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winooski, VT.
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 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.