- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
John F Kennedy held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 250330000454 · Canton, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High (968 students)
John F Kennedy held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 38.6 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
- Canton High
Canton High
968 students
- Wm H Galvin Mi
Wm H Galvin Middle
716 students
- Lt Peter M Han
Lt Peter M Hansen
538 students
- Dean S Luce
Dean S Luce
509 students
- This school
John F Kennedy
462 students
- Rodman Early C 121
Rodman Early Childhood Center
121 students
What this shows John F Kennedy reports 462 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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 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
District finance for Canton reports $21,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, 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 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.
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.