- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plantsville, 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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090423000832
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Plantsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Plantsville, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Middle School shrank from 699 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.1 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 090423000832 · Plantsville, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 11:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington High School (1,905 students)
John F. Kennedy Middle School shrank from 699 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 60.1 → 58.5 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
- Southington Hi
Southington High School
1,905 students
- Joseph a. Depa 671
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
671 students
- This school 659
John F. Kennedy Middle School
659 students
- Derynoski Elem 549
Derynoski Elementary School
549 students
- Thalberg Eleme 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- Hatton Element 320
Hatton Elementary School
320 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Middle School reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Middle School compares
John F. Kennedy Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, John F. Kennedy Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary 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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~659 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 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plantsville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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?
16.9% 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 71.9% of enrollment, in Plantsville, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Middle School?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Plantsville?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Plantsville, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southington School District?
Besides John F. Kennedy Middle School, Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students), Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students), and Derynoski Elementary School (549 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.