Enrollment
109
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blackstone, MA
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250271502372
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Blackstone · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 109
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blackstone, MA.
School address
District: Blackstone-Millville · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250271502372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy Elementary
John F Kennedy Elementary is a small elementary school in Blackstone, Massachusetts, enrolling 109 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 27% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Massachusetts schools, with 109 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Blackstone-Millville spends $18,067 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Blackstone's elementary schools, it stands alongside A F Maloney (256 students): John F Kennedy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.1:1).
Blackstone-Millville also operates Blackstone Millville Rhs (534 students) and Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School (487 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 Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackstone-Millville, which includes John F Kennedy Elementary.
$18,067
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 46.0%
Federal 9.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Millville Rhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| A F Maloney | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Blackstone
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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 109 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blackstone, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Elementary?
John F Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 public schools in Blackstone?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blackstone, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blackstone on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy Elementary a good school?
John F Kennedy Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts 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 Blackstone-Millville?
Besides John F Kennedy Elementary, Blackstone-Millville also operates Blackstone Millville Rhs (534 students), Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School (487 students), and Millville Elementary (459 students). See the Blackstone-Millville district page for the complete list.
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