Enrollment
455
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Kennedy Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F. Kennedy Elementary
John F. Kennedy Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Newark, California, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #559.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coyote Hills Elementary (440 students): John F. Kennedy Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 24.4:1).
Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students) and Newark Junior High (980 students) alongside John F. Kennedy Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
John F. Kennedy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Unified, which includes John F. Kennedy Elementary.
$14,703
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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