Enrollment
592
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brewster, NY
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360531000267
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Brewster · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brewster, NY.
School address
District: Brewster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360531000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy Elementary School
John F Kennedy Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brewster, New York, enrolling 592 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 775 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #665, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (38%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 592 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brewster Central School District spends $31,947 per pupil, 21% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Brewster Central School District also operates Brewster High School (1,076 students) and C V Starr Intermediate School (664 students) alongside John F Kennedy Elementary School.
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 School compares
John F Kennedy Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$31,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 54.1%
White 38.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, John F Kennedy Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brewster Central School District, which includes John F Kennedy Elementary School.
$31,947
Per student
+21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+93%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 24.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C V Starr Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry H Wells Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brewster, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower 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 School?
38.4% of students at John F Kennedy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Brewster, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Kennedy Elementary School rank among public schools in Brewster?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brewster, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brewster on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
John F Kennedy Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Brewster Central School District?
Besides John F Kennedy Elementary School, Brewster Central School District also operates Brewster High School (1,076 students), C V Starr Intermediate School (664 students), and Henry H Wells Middle School (656 students). See the Brewster Central School District district page for the complete list.
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