Enrollment
531
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanford, CA
John F. Kennedy Junior High
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061647003154
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Junior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Junior High ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Hanford Elementary · California
NCES ID 061647003154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Kennedy Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F. Kennedy Junior High
John F. Kennedy Junior High is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hanford, California, enrolling 531 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 86.8% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 531 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,736 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,018.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hanford's middle schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Middle (550 students): John F. Kennedy Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 22.9:1).
Hanford Elementary also operates Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students) and Monroe Elementary (611 students) alongside John F. Kennedy Junior High.
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 Junior High compares
John F. Kennedy Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$15,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.2%
White 8.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, John F. Kennedy Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanford Elementary, which includes John F. Kennedy Junior High.
$15,403
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.5%
State 77.3%
Federal 14.2%
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 Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M. Simas | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Hanford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Junior High
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Junior High?
John F. Kennedy Junior High has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanford, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Junior High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher 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 Junior High?
86.8% of students at John F. Kennedy Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Junior High?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Junior High?
John F. Kennedy Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Junior High rank among middle schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Junior High ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hanford, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hanford on the city page.
Is John F. Kennedy Junior High a good school?
John F. Kennedy Junior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California 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 Hanford Elementary?
Besides John F. Kennedy Junior High, Hanford Elementary also operates Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students), Monroe Elementary (611 students), and Joseph M. Simas (514 students). See the Hanford Elementary district page for the complete list.
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