- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Penitas, TX
John F Kennedy El
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482613002935
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy El earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Penitas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Penitas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
John F Kennedy El held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 482613002935 · Penitas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 16.9:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: La Joya H S (2,405 students)
John F Kennedy El held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Joya H S
La Joya H S
2,405 students
- La Joya Palmvi
La Joya Palmview H S
2,073 students
- Juarez-Lincoln
Juarez-Lincoln H S
1,952 students
- Enrique Kiki C 715
Enrique Kiki Camarena El
715 students
- This school 676
John F Kennedy El
676 students
- Ann Richards M 665
Ann Richards Middle
665 students
What this shows John F Kennedy El reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy El compares
John F Kennedy El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 676 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, John F Kennedy El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Joya Isd reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Kennedy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Joya H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Joya Palmview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juarez-Lincoln H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enrique Kiki Camarena El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Richards Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy El
How many students attend John F Kennedy El?
John F Kennedy El has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in Penitas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy El?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy El is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy El?
87.0% of students at John F Kennedy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy El?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy El is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Penitas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy El?
John F Kennedy El has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 John F Kennedy El rank among schools in Penitas?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Penitas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Joya Isd?
Besides John F Kennedy El, La Joya Isd also operates La Joya H S (2,405 students), La Joya Palmview H S (2,073 students), and Juarez-Lincoln H S (1,952 students). See the La Joya Isd district page for the complete list.