- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manistee, MI
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262241005955
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Elem School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Manistee · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Manistee, MI.
School address
District: Manistee Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262241005955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
John F Kennedy Elem School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 262241005955 · Manistee, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 18:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Manistee Middle High School (685 students)
John F Kennedy Elem School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manistee Middl
Manistee Middle High School
685 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
292 students
- This school 270
John F Kennedy Elem School
270 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Elem School reports 270 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$14,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, John F Kennedy Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Manistee Area Public Schools reports $14,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee Middle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 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 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manistee, MI. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy Elem School?
54.1% of students at John F Kennedy Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy Elem School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Manistee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Elem School?
John F Kennedy Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Manistee?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Manistee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manistee on the city page.
What other schools are in Manistee Area Public Schools?
Besides John F Kennedy Elem School, Manistee Area Public Schools also operates Manistee Middle High School (685 students) and Thomas Jefferson Elem School (292 students). See the Manistee Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.