Enrollment
808
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Kennedy Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F. Kennedy Middle
John F. Kennedy Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Redwood City, California, enrolling 808 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 808 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #129.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Redwood City's middle schools, it stands alongside Mckinley Institute of Technology (476 students): John F. Kennedy Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 28:1).
Redwood City Elementary also operates Clifford Elementary (698 students) and Hoover Elementary (675 students) alongside John F. Kennedy Middle.
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 Middle compares
John F. Kennedy Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,381
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redwood City Elementary, which includes John F. Kennedy Middle.
$19,381
Per student
+17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 22.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~808 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John F. Kennedy Middle a good school?
John F. Kennedy Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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