- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dinuba, CA
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006511536
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Dinuba · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Dinuba, CA.
School address
District: Dinuba Unified · California
NCES ID 060006511536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Elementary held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060006511536 · Dinuba, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 23.2:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinuba High (2,115 students)
John F. Kennedy Elementary held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dinuba High
Dinuba High
2,115 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
916 students
- Roosevelt Elem 604
Roosevelt Elementary
604 students
- Lincoln Elemen 563
Lincoln Elementary
563 students
- Wilson Element 545
Wilson Elementary
545 students
- This school 488
John F. Kennedy Elementary
488 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Elementary compares
John F. Kennedy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$16,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
White 6.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, John F. Kennedy Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinuba Unified reports $16,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F. Kennedy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinuba High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Dinuba
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Monson-Sultana Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 21:1 students per teacher
Grand View Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dinuba, CA. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
76.7% of students at John F. Kennedy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Dinuba, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dinuba?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Dinuba, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dinuba on the city page.
What other schools are in Dinuba Unified?
Besides John F. Kennedy Elementary, Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students), Washington Intermediate (916 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (604 students). See the Dinuba Unified district page for the complete list.