- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cupertino, CA
John F. Kennedy Middle
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061029001138
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Cupertino · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cupertino, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Middle held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061029001138 · Cupertino, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 22:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
John F. Kennedy Middle held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- Warren E. Hyde
Warren E. Hyde Middle
800 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Middle reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Middle compares
John F. Kennedy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 79.3%
White 9.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, John F. Kennedy Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F. Kennedy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren E. Hyde Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Cupertino
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~880 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Middle
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle has 880 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cupertino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Kennedy Middle?
4.5% of students at John F. Kennedy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Middle is Asian at 79.3% of enrollment, in Cupertino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Cupertino?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cupertino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cupertino on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides John F. Kennedy Middle, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and Sam H. Lawson Middle (841 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.