- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethpage, NY
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360474000220
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Bethpage · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bethpage, NY.
School address
District: Bethpage Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360474000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
John F Kennedy Middle School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 70.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 360474000220 · Bethpage, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 11.2:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethpage Senior High School (995 students)
John F Kennedy Middle School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 70.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethpage Senio
Bethpage Senior High School
995 students
- This school
John F Kennedy Middle School
759 students
- Central Boulev
Central Boulevard Elementary School
491 students
- Kramer Lane El 358
Kramer Lane Elementary School
358 students
- Charles Campag 354
Charles Campagne School
354 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Middle School reports 759 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Asian 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, John F Kennedy Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bethpage Union Free School District reports $31,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethpage Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Boulevard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kramer Lane Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Campagne School | Smaller | 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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~759 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 759 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethpage, NY. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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?
21.8% of students at John F Kennedy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
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 50.7% of enrollment, in Bethpage, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Bethpage?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bethpage, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethpage on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethpage Union Free School District?
Besides John F Kennedy Middle School, Bethpage Union Free School District also operates Bethpage Senior High School (995 students), Central Boulevard Elementary School (491 students), and Kramer Lane Elementary School (358 students). See the Bethpage Union Free School District district page for the complete list.