- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellmore, NY
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 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361902001724
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Bellmore · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy High 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 High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Bellmore, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361902001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
John F Kennedy High School held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.4 → 98.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 361902001724 · Bellmore, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,089 enr · 11.7:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanford H Calhoun High School (1,219 students)
John F Kennedy High School held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.4 → 98.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanford H Calh
Sanford H Calhoun High School
1,219 students
- Wellington C M
Wellington C Mepham High School
1,211 students
- This school
John F Kennedy High School
1,089 students
- Grand Avenue M
Grand Avenue Middle School
916 students
- Merrick Avenue
Merrick Avenue Middle School
848 students
What this shows John F Kennedy High School reports 1,089 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 79% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,191
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 9.7%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, John F Kennedy High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District reports $31,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford H Calhoun High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wellington C Mepham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrick Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~1,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy High School
How many students attend John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellmore, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,043 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy High School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 High School?
11.9% of students at John F Kennedy High 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy High School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Bellmore, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy High School?
John F Kennedy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 public schools in Bellmore?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Bellmore, 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 Bellmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District?
Besides John F Kennedy High School, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District also operates Sanford H Calhoun High School (1,219 students), Wellington C Mepham High School (1,211 students), and Grand Avenue Middle School (916 students). See the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District district page for the complete list.