Enrollment
341
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J F Kennedy Memorial compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at J F Kennedy Memorial
J F Kennedy Memorial is a mid-sized elementary school in Franklin, Massachusetts, enrolling 341 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Franklin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (898 students): J F Kennedy Memorial is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 16.3:1).
Franklin also operates Franklin High (1,453 students) and Helen Keller Elementary (560 students) alongside J F Kennedy Memorial.
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 Memorial compares
J F Kennedy Memorial on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin, which includes J F Kennedy Memorial.
$18,630
Per student
-17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 42.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J F Kennedy Memorial a good school?
J F Kennedy Memorial earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 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.
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