Enrollment
685
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holbrook, MA
John F Kennedy
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250615000880
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 685
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Holbrook · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250615000880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% 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 combined-grade school in Holbrook, Massachusetts, enrolling 685 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Holbrook spends $17,976 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Holbrook's public schools, it stands alongside Holbrook Middle High School (665 students): John F Kennedy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.5:1).
Its district, Holbrook, also runs Holbrook Middle High School (665 students).
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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$17,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 40.0%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, John F Kennedy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holbrook, which includes John F Kennedy.
$17,976
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.5%
Federal 9.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Middle High School | Similar size | 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
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Holbrook
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holbrook, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% 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 40.0% of enrollment, in Holbrook, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is John F Kennedy a good school?
John F Kennedy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. 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 Holbrook?
Besides John F Kennedy, Holbrook also operates Holbrook Middle High School (665 students). See the Holbrook district page for the complete list.
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