- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Billerica, MA
John F Kennedy
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250267000181
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Billerica · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 330
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy has class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Billerica, MA.
School address
District: Billerica · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250267000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
John F Kennedy grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 250267000181 · Billerica, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Billerica Memorial High School (1,816 students)
John F Kennedy grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Billerica Memo
Billerica Memorial High School
1,816 students
- Marshall Middl 596
Marshall Middle School
596 students
- Thomas Ditson 542
Thomas Ditson
542 students
- Locke Middle 531
Locke Middle
531 students
- Parker 446
Parker
446 students
- This school 330
John F Kennedy
330 students
What this shows John F Kennedy reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy compares
John F Kennedy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$20,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, John F Kennedy is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Billerica reports $20,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Kennedy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ditson | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locke Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Billerica
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall Middle School
Standard public school
596 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Ditson
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Locke Middle
Standard public school
531 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Parker
Standard public school
446 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Hajjar Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Billerica, MA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is 15.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Billerica, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Kennedy rank among elementary schools in Billerica?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Billerica, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Billerica on the city page.
What other schools are in Billerica?
Besides John F Kennedy, Billerica also operates Billerica Memorial High School (1,816 students), Marshall Middle School (596 students), and Thomas Ditson (542 students). See the Billerica district page for the complete list.