Enrollment
295
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milford, CT
J. F. Kennedy School
Federal NCES profile for J. F. Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090252000471
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. F. Kennedy School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J. F. Kennedy School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. F. Kennedy School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Milford, CT.
School address
District: Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090252000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. F. Kennedy School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. F. Kennedy School
J. F. Kennedy School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Milford, Connecticut, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Milford's public schools, it stands alongside Orange Avenue School (414 students): J. F. Kennedy School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 12.2:1).
Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students) and Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students) alongside J. F. Kennedy 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 School compares
J. F. Kennedy School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$25,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 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 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, J. F. Kennedy School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford School District, which includes J. F. Kennedy School.
$25,979
Per student
+9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.2%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Law High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Foran High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Avenue School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harborside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Shore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. F. Kennedy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Milford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orange Avenue School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Orchard Hills School
Standard public school
350 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Live Oaks School
Standard public school
272 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pumpkin Delight School
Standard public school
271 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J. F. Kennedy School
How many students attend J. F. Kennedy School?
J. F. Kennedy School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. F. Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. F. Kennedy School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 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 School?
31.9% of students at J. F. Kennedy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. F. Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at J. F. Kennedy School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Milford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. F. Kennedy School?
J. F. Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 School rank among schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, J. F. Kennedy School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Milford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milford on the city page.
Is J. F. Kennedy School a good school?
J. F. Kennedy School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut 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 Milford School District?
Besides J. F. Kennedy School, Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students), Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students), and Orange Avenue School (414 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.
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