Enrollment
603
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy Elem School
John F Kennedy Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Schiller Park, Illinois, enrolling 603 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 603 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Schiller Park Sd 81 also operates Lincoln Middle School (474 students) and Washington Elem School (267 students) alongside John F Kennedy Elem 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 John F Kennedy Elem School compares
John F Kennedy Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schiller Park Sd 81, which includes John F Kennedy Elem School.
$15,114
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 20.0%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Schiller Park on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy Elem School a good school?
John F Kennedy Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. 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 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.
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