- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Junior High held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 061647003154 · Hanford, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 21.2:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (624 students)
John F. Kennedy Junior High held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
624 students
- Monroe Element
Monroe Elementary
611 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy Junior High
531 students
- Joseph M. Sima
Joseph M. Simas
514 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
505 students
- Jefferson Acad
Jefferson Academy
501 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Junior High reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Junior High compares
John F. Kennedy Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Hanford Elementary reports $16,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, 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 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.
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.