- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gallup, NM
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350111000661
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Gallup · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Gallup, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Middle held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 350111000661 · Gallup, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 20.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
John F. Kennedy Middle held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallup Central
Gallup Central Alternative
1,244 students
- Miyamura High
Miyamura High School
1,237 students
- Gallup High
Gallup High
796 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy Middle
648 students
- Chief Manuelit
Chief Manuelito Middle
634 students
- Gallup Middle 480
Gallup Middle
480 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Middle reports 648 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 New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 45% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
95.2%
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
$18,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 8.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, John F. Kennedy Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools reports $18,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Central Alternative | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Miyamura High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallup High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallup Middle | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Middle
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gallup, NM. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle is 20.3:1, which is 45% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Kennedy Middle?
100.0% of students at John F. Kennedy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 63.7% of enrollment, in Gallup, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Gallup?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Gallup, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides John F. Kennedy Middle, Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools also operates Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students), Miyamura High School (1,237 students), and Gallup High (796 students). See the Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools district page for the complete list.