- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riviera Beach, 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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150001486
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Riviera Beach · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Riviera Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Middle School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120150001486 · Riviera Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 17.1:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
John F. Kennedy Middle School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 53.0 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
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 821
John F. Kennedy Middle School
821 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Middle School reports 821 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, John F. Kennedy Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High 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
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- 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 (~821 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 821 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riviera Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% higher 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?
78.1% 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 African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Riviera Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Middle School?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Riviera Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Riviera Beach, 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 Riviera Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides John F. Kennedy Middle School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.