- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schiller Park, IL
John F Kennedy Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173564003712
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Schiller Park · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 603
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy Elem School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Schiller Park, IL.
School address
District: Schiller Park Sd 81 · Illinois
NCES ID 173564003712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
John F Kennedy Elem School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 173564003712 · Schiller Park, IL Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 11:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (474 students)
John F Kennedy Elem School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John F Kennedy Elem School
603 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
474 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
267 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Elem School reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy Elem School compares
John F Kennedy Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 37.6%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, John F Kennedy Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Schiller Park Sd 81 reports $15,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Kennedy Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Elem School
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elem School?
John F Kennedy Elem School has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schiller Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 John F Kennedy Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Schiller Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Elem School?
John F Kennedy Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Kennedy Elem School rank among public schools in Schiller Park?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Schiller Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Schiller Park Sd 81?
Besides John F Kennedy Elem School, Schiller Park Sd 81 also operates Lincoln Middle School (474 students) and Washington Elem School (267 students). See the Schiller Park Sd 81 district page for the complete list.