- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, MA
J F Kennedy Memorial
Federal NCES profile for J F Kennedy Memorial, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250501000740
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J F Kennedy Memorial earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 341
- students enrolled
J F Kennedy Memorial has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J F Kennedy Memorial ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Franklin, MA.
School address
District: Franklin · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250501000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
J F Kennedy Memorial held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 250501000740 · Franklin, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (1,453 students)
J F Kennedy Memorial held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
J F Kennedy Memorial in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
1,453 students
- Helen Keller E 560
Helen Keller Elementary
560 students
- Horace Mann 407
Horace Mann
407 students
- Oak Street Ele 398
Oak Street Elementary
398 students
- Remington Midd 358
Remington Middle
358 students
- This school 341
J F Kennedy Memorial
341 students
What this shows J F Kennedy Memorial reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How J F Kennedy Memorial compares
J F Kennedy Memorial held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,262
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, J F Kennedy Memorial is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin reports $19,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J F Kennedy Memorial Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Keller Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Remington Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J F Kennedy Memorial's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Standard public school
898 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Helen Keller Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Oak Street Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Parmenter
Standard public school
309 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about J F Kennedy Memorial
How many students attend J F Kennedy Memorial?
J F Kennedy Memorial has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, MA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Memorial is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J F Kennedy Memorial?
The largest demographic group at J F Kennedy Memorial is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Franklin, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J F Kennedy Memorial?
J F Kennedy Memorial has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Memorial rank among elementary schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, J F Kennedy Memorial ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Franklin, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin?
Besides J F Kennedy Memorial, Franklin also operates Franklin High (1,453 students), Helen Keller Elementary (560 students), and Horace Mann (407 students). See the Franklin district page for the complete list.