- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockledge, FL
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 120015000098
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 32
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 smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Rockledge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Rockledge, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Middle School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120015000098 · Rockledge, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 11.5:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
John F. Kennedy Middle School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 447
John F. Kennedy Middle School
447 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Middle School reports 447 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 Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, John F. Kennedy Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~447 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 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockledge, FL. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% 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?
36.7% of students at John F. Kennedy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
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 48.3% of enrollment, in Rockledge, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
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 Rockledge?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Rockledge, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides John F. Kennedy Middle School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.