- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, MA
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251113002601
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #8 of 14
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 366
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle ranks #8 of 14 middle schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
John F Kennedy Middle shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 251113002601 · Springfield, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 8.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
John F Kennedy Middle shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- Roger L. Putna
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,382 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,091 students
- High School of
High School of Commerce
966 students
- John J Duggan
John J Duggan Academy
823 students
- This school 366
John F Kennedy Middle
366 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Middle reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy Middle compares
John F Kennedy Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.4%
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
$26,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
African American 20.8%
White 5.2%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, John F Kennedy Middle is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Springfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Springfield Legacy Academy
Standard public school
299 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Kiley Prep
Standard public school
298 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Middle
Standard public school
282 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Impact Prep at Chestnut
Standard public school
278 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Stem Middle Academy
Standard public school
269 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Kiley Academy
Standard public school
268 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Middle
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle?
John F Kennedy Middle has 366 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle is 8.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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 71.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Middle?
John F Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle ranks #8 of 14 middle schools in Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides John F Kennedy Middle, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.