- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Enfield, CT
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090147000249
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Enfield, CT.
School address
District: Enfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090147000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Middle School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.2 → 98.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 090147000249 · Enfield, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,002 enr · 9.9:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Enfield High School (1,426 students)
John F. Kennedy Middle School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.2 → 98.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enfield High S
Enfield High School
1,426 students
- This school
John F. Kennedy Middle School
1,002 students
- Prudence Crand 351
Prudence Crandall School
351 students
- Eli Whitney Sc 346
Eli Whitney School
346 students
- Henry Barnard 311
Henry Barnard School
311 students
- Hazardville Me 298
Hazardville Memorial School
298 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Middle School reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Middle School compares
John F. Kennedy Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, John F. Kennedy Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Enfield School District reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F. Kennedy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prudence Crandall School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eli Whitney School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Barnard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazardville Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,002 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Middle School
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,096 (2022-23) → 1,068 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 37% lower 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 School?
39.3% of students at John F. Kennedy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Middle School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Enfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Middle School?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Enfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Enfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Enfield School District?
Besides John F. Kennedy Middle School, Enfield School District also operates Enfield High School (1,426 students), Prudence Crandall School (351 students), and Eli Whitney School (346 students). See the Enfield School District district page for the complete list.