- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mercedes, 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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483025012403
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
John F Kennedy El shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 483025012403 · Mercedes, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 13.8:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercedes H S (903 students)
John F Kennedy El shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.9 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
- Mercedes H S
Mercedes H S
903 students
- Sgt Manuel Cha
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
518 students
- Travis El
Travis El
478 students
- Ruben Hinojosa
Ruben Hinojosa El
468 students
- Taylor El
Taylor El
406 students
- This school
John F Kennedy El
399 students
What this shows John F Kennedy El reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy El compares
John F Kennedy El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$14,385
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%
White 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, John F Kennedy El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercedes Isd reports $14,385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben Hinojosa El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy El
How many students attend John F Kennedy El?
John F Kennedy El has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy El?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 John F Kennedy El?
92.9% 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 99.2% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy El?
John F Kennedy El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 John F Kennedy El rank among schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mercedes on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercedes Isd?
Besides John F Kennedy El, Mercedes Isd also operates Mercedes H S (903 students), Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle (518 students), and Travis El (478 students). See the Mercedes Isd district page for the complete list.