- Enrollment
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brockton, MA
John F Kennedy
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250309000401
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Brockton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 539
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy has class sizes larger than 87% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Brockton, MA.
School address
District: Brockton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250309000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
John F Kennedy held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 250309000401 · Brockton, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 15:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brockton High (3,598 students)
John F Kennedy held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 32.9 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
- Brockton High
Brockton High
3,598 students
- Edgar B Davis 1,009
Edgar B Davis
1,009 students
- Louis F Angelo 875
Louis F Angelo Elementary
875 students
- Oscar F Raymon 864
Oscar F Raymond
864 students
- Manthala Georg 838
Manthala George Jr. School
838 students
- This school 539
John F Kennedy
539 students
What this shows John F Kennedy reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy compares
John F Kennedy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$24,465
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
White 14.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, John F Kennedy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Brockton reports $24,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgar B Davis | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis F Angelo Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F Raymond | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manthala George Jr. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Brockton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edgar B Davis
Standard public school
1,009 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Louis F Angelo Elementary
Standard public school
875 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Mary E. Baker School
Standard public school
769 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Gilmore Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brockton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is 15:1, which is 22% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 4% lower 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 African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Brockton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Brockton?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Brockton, 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 Brockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Brockton?
Besides John F Kennedy, Brockton also operates Brockton High (3,598 students), Edgar B Davis (1,009 students), and Louis F Angelo Elementary (875 students). See the Brockton district page for the complete list.