- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, 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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062706004082
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706004082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062706004082 · Newark, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 25.3:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Memorial High (1,367 students)
John F. Kennedy Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 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
- Newark Memoria
Newark Memorial High
1,367 students
- Newark Junior
Newark Junior High
980 students
- This school 455
John F. Kennedy Elementary
455 students
- Coyote Hills E 440
Coyote Hills Elementary
440 students
- Birch Grove Pr 409
Birch Grove Primary
409 students
- August Schilli 344
August Schilling Elementary
344 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Elementary reports 455 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,523
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
Asian 25.9%
White 14.9%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, John F. Kennedy Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Newark Unified reports $16,523 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newark Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| August Schilling Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Coyote Hills Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Primary
Standard public school
409 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
August Schilling Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Intermediate
Standard public school
289 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
286 students 20.4:1 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, CA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
30.1% 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 41.8% of enrollment, in Newark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Unified?
Besides John F. Kennedy Elementary, Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students), Newark Junior High (980 students), and Coyote Hills Elementary (440 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.