- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
J. F. Kennedy School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090252000471 · Milford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 10.9:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Law High School (776 students)
J. F. Kennedy School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
J. F. Kennedy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Law H
Jonathan Law High School
776 students
- Joseph a. Fora
Joseph a. Foran High School
727 students
- Orange Avenue
Orange Avenue School
414 students
- Harborside Mid
Harborside Middle School
400 students
- West Shore Mid
West Shore Middle School
394 students
- This school 295
J. F. Kennedy School
295 students
What this shows J. F. Kennedy School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. F. Kennedy School compares
J. F. Kennedy School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$27,086
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Milford School District reports $27,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~295 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, 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 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.
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.