Enrollment
462
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, MA
John F Kennedy
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250330000454
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 462
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Canton, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Massachusetts, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 49/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lt Peter M Hansen (538 students): John F Kennedy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
Canton also operates Canton High (968 students) and Wm H Galvin Middle (716 students) alongside John F Kennedy.
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 compares
John F Kennedy on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
White 69.9%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 7.4%
Asian 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, John F Kennedy is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton, which includes John F Kennedy.
$19,938
Per student
-11%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 23.8%
Federal 4.7%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm H Galvin Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lt Peter M Hansen | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean S Luce | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodman Early Childhood Center | Smaller | 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
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Canton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is 12.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% 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 White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Canton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Kennedy rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy a good school?
John F Kennedy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts 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 Canton?
Besides John F Kennedy, Canton also operates Canton High (968 students), Wm H Galvin Middle (716 students), and Lt Peter M Hansen (538 students). See the Canton district page for the complete list.
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