- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
John F Kennedy Memorial School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 230315000076 · Biddeford, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 8.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Biddeford High School (894 students)
John F Kennedy Memorial School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biddeford High
Biddeford High School
894 students
- Biddeford Midd
Biddeford Middle School
542 students
- Biddeford Prim
Biddeford Primary School
483 students
- Biddeford Inte 357
Biddeford Intermediate School
357 students
- This school 157
John F Kennedy Memorial School
157 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Memorial School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy Memorial School compares
John F Kennedy Memorial School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Biddeford Public Schools reports $19,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~157 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.