- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Daly City, 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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061887002287
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #9 of 14
- elementary schools in Daly City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Daly City, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Elementary · California
NCES ID 061887002287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Elementary held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061887002287 · Daly City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 19:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernando Rivera Intermediate (588 students)
John F. Kennedy Elementary held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.8 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
- Fernando River
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
588 students
- Thomas R. Poll
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
558 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
497 students
- Susan B. Antho
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
407 students
- Westlake Eleme
Westlake Elementary
321 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy Elementary
304 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Elementary reports 304 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$16,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
Asian 36.8%
Two or More 6.3%
White 4.3%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, John F. Kennedy Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Elementary reports $16,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Rivera Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas R. Pollicita Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Daly City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Bayshore
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
Westlake Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Daniel Webster Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 27.5:1 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Daly City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher 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 Elementary?
47.6% 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 51.7% of enrollment, in Daly City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Daly City?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Daly City, 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 Daly City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Elementary?
Besides John F. Kennedy Elementary, Jefferson Elementary also operates Fernando Rivera Intermediate (588 students), Thomas R. Pollicita Middle (558 students), and Benjamin Franklin Intermediate (497 students). See the Jefferson Elementary district page for the complete list.