- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Rapids, IA
John F Kennedy High School
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190654000250
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
John F Kennedy High School held near 1,719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 95.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 190654000250 · Cedar Rapids, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,648 enr · 17.2:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,501 students)
John F Kennedy High School held near 1,719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 95.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John F Kennedy High School
1,648 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,501 students
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,182 students
- Harding Middle
Harding Middle School
710 students
- Taft Middle Sc 593
Taft Middle School
593 students
- Viola Gibson E 565
Viola Gibson Elementary School
565 students
What this shows John F Kennedy High School reports 1,648 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy High School compares
John F Kennedy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,648 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,648
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 86% in Iowa - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$14,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, John F Kennedy High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Rapids Comm School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Kennedy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viola Gibson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Cedar Rapids
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Prairie High School
Standard public school
1,766 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson High School
Standard public school
1,501 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
George Washington High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Metro High School
Alternative education program
288 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy High School
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has 1,648 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,714 (2022-23) → 1,719 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School is 17.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy High School?
27.4% of students at John F Kennedy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy High School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy High School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides John F Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids Comm School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,501 students), George Washington High School (1,182 students), and Harding Middle School (710 students). See the Cedar Rapids Comm School District district page for the complete list.