- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Chester, 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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362346003273
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Port Chester · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Port Chester, NY.
School address
District: Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362346003273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
John F Kennedy Elementary School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 362346003273 · Port Chester, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 16.5:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Chester Senior High School (1,549 students)
John F Kennedy Elementary School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Chester S
Port Chester Senior High School
1,549 students
- Port Chester M
Port Chester Middle School
956 students
- This school
John F Kennedy Elementary School
725 students
- Park Avenue Sc 432
Park Avenue School
432 students
- King Street Sc 374
King Street School
374 students
- Thomas a Ediso 356
Thomas a Edison School
356 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Elementary School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy Elementary School compares
John F Kennedy Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$28,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
African American 2.8%
White 2.5%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, John F Kennedy Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District reports $28,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Chester Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Chester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Street School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has 725 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Chester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 40% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy Elementary School?
72.8% 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 93.7% of enrollment, in Port Chester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Port Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Port Chester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Port Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District?
Besides John F Kennedy Elementary School, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District also operates Port Chester Senior High School (1,549 students), Port Chester Middle School (956 students), and Park Avenue School (432 students). See the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District district page for the complete list.