- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redwood City, 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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063213004970
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 22
- public schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- 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 #6 of 22 public schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Redwood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063213004970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Middle grew from 706 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 063213004970 · Redwood City, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 20.7:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifford Elementary (698 students)
John F. Kennedy Middle grew from 706 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.1 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
- This school
John F. Kennedy Middle
808 students
- Clifford Eleme
Clifford Elementary
698 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary
675 students
- Roy Cloud Elem
Roy Cloud Elementary
636 students
- Adelante Selby
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
582 students
- North Star Aca
North Star Academy
527 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Middle reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Middle compares
John F. Kennedy Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$20,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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 + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
White 14.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, John F. Kennedy Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwood City Elementary reports $20,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Cloud Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Redwood City
1 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 (~808 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Middle
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher 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 Middle?
49.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle ranks #6 of 22 public schools in Redwood City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Redwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Redwood City Elementary?
Besides John F. Kennedy Middle, Redwood City Elementary also operates Clifford Elementary (698 students), Hoover Elementary (675 students), and Roy Cloud Elementary (636 students). See the Redwood City Elementary district page for the complete list.