- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
John F Kennedy H S
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481815001624
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #49 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy H S has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy H S ranks #49 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
John F Kennedy H S held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 481815001624 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · TRAD
998 enr · 16.1:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (846 students)
John F Kennedy H S held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- Gus Garcia Mid
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- Stafford El Vi
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts
503 students
What this shows John F Kennedy H S reports 998 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy H S compares
John F Kennedy H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.5%
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
$16,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
African American 1.9%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, John F Kennedy H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Kennedy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide high 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 (~998 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy H S
How many students attend John F Kennedy H S?
John F Kennedy H S has 998 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy H S is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy H S?
92.2% of students at John F Kennedy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy H S?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy H S?
John F Kennedy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Kennedy H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy H S ranks #49 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgewood Isd?
Besides John F Kennedy H S, Edgewood Isd also operates Memorial H S (846 students), Gus Garcia Middle (684 students), and Brentwood Middle (602 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.