Enrollment
912
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, IL
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173174005974
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Middle Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 912
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy Middle Sch has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle Sch ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Plainfield Sd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173174005974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy Middle Sch
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is a large middle school in Plainfield, Illinois, enrolling 912 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 92% of state schools at 912 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Plainfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Timber Ridge Middle School (885 students): John F Kennedy Middle Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.9:1).
Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students) and Plainfield South High School (2,323 students) alongside John F Kennedy Middle Sch.
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 Sch compares
John F Kennedy Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$15,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 912 Top 8% in Illinois - larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173174005974
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 17.4%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, John F Kennedy Middle Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 83
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Sd 202, which includes John F Kennedy Middle Sch.
$15,235
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 43.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Plainfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Timber Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
885 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Troy Middle School
Standard public school
881 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Standard public school
851 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Grove Middle School
Standard public school
841 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Murphy Junior High School
Standard public school
700 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Drauden Point Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Middle Sch
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch has 912 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle Sch is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy Middle Sch is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sch rank among middle schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle Sch ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy Middle Sch a good school?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Plainfield Sd 202?
Besides John F Kennedy Middle Sch, Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), Plainfield South High School (2,323 students), and Plainfield East High School (1,825 students). See the Plainfield Sd 202 district page for the complete list.