Enrollment
157
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Biddeford, ME
John F Kennedy Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230315000076
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Memorial School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Biddeford · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Maine
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy Memorial School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Memorial School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Biddeford, ME.
School address
District: Biddeford Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230315000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy Memorial School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy Memorial School
John F Kennedy Memorial School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Biddeford, Maine, enrolling 157 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford High School (894 students) and Biddeford Middle School (542 students) alongside John F Kennedy Memorial School.
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 Memorial School compares
John F Kennedy Memorial School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 25% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Maine - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$18,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 65.0%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, John F Kennedy Memorial School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Biddeford Public Schools, which includes John F Kennedy Memorial School.
$18,043
Per student
-10%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Memorial School
How many students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School?
John F Kennedy Memorial School has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Biddeford, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Memorial School is 8.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy Memorial School?
42.6% of students at John F Kennedy Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy Memorial School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Biddeford, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Memorial School?
John F Kennedy Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Biddeford?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Memorial School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Biddeford, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Biddeford on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy Memorial School a good school?
John F Kennedy Memorial School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine 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 Biddeford Public Schools?
Besides John F Kennedy Memorial School, Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford High School (894 students), Biddeford Middle School (542 students), and Biddeford Primary School (483 students). See the Biddeford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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