- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Natick, MA
J F Kennedy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J F Kennedy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250834001297
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J F Kennedy Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Natick · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 911
- students enrolled
J F Kennedy Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J F Kennedy Middle School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Natick, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
J F Kennedy Middle School held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.1 → 79.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 250834001297 · Natick, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Natick High (1,761 students)
J F Kennedy Middle School held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.1 → 79.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
J F Kennedy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natick High
Natick High
1,761 students
- This school
J F Kennedy Middle School
911 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
727 students
- Bennett-Hemenw 504
Bennett-Hemenway
504 students
- Brown 494
Brown
494 students
- Memorial 455
Memorial
455 students
What this shows J F Kennedy Middle School reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How J F Kennedy Middle School compares
J F Kennedy Middle School 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,952
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, J F Kennedy Middle School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Natick reports $20,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J F Kennedy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natick High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett-Hemenway | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J F Kennedy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Natick
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Middle
Standard public school
727 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Bennett-Hemenway
Standard public school
504 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Brown
Standard public school
494 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Memorial
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lilja Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson
Standard public school
136 students 11.3:1 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 (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about J F Kennedy Middle School
How many students attend J F Kennedy Middle School?
J F Kennedy Middle School has 911 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Natick, MA. CCD year-over-year: 884 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J F Kennedy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J F Kennedy Middle School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Natick, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J F Kennedy Middle School?
J F Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Natick?
By Resource Investment Index, J F Kennedy Middle School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Natick, 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 Natick on the city page.
What other schools are in Natick?
Besides J F Kennedy Middle School, Natick also operates Natick High (1,761 students), Wilson Middle (727 students), and Bennett-Hemenway (504 students). See the Natick district page for the complete list.