- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, MA
John F Kennedy
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251089001738
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 439
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy has class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Somerville, MA.
School address
District: Somerville · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251089001738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
John F Kennedy held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 251089001738 · Somerville, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerville High (1,394 students)
John F Kennedy held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.1 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
- Somerville Hig
Somerville High
1,394 students
- E Somerville C
E Somerville Community
747 students
- Albert F. Arge 553
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
553 students
- Arthur D Heale 482
Arthur D Healey
482 students
- This school 439
John F Kennedy
439 students
- West Somervill 397
West Somerville Neighborhood
397 students
What this shows John F Kennedy reports 439 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,227
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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 7.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, John F Kennedy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Somerville reports $29,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E Somerville Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur D Healey | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Somerville Neighborhood | 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
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Somerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E Somerville Community
Standard public school
747 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Standard public school
553 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Arthur D Healey
Standard public school
482 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
West Somerville Neighborhood
Standard public school
397 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Winter Hill Community
Standard public school
388 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
250 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, MA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is 13.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% 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 65.2% of enrollment, in Somerville, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Somerville, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerville?
Besides John F Kennedy, Somerville also operates Somerville High (1,394 students), E Somerville Community (747 students), and Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (553 students). See the Somerville district page for the complete list.