- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Jefferson Sta, 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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361578001364
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- 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 #4 of 5 elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361578001364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
John F Kennedy Middle School held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 361578001364 · Port Jefferson Sta, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 12.3:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Comsewogue High School (1,160 students)
John F Kennedy Middle School held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 80.3 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
- Comsewogue Hig
Comsewogue High School
1,160 students
- This school
John F Kennedy Middle School
814 students
- Terryville Roa
Terryville Road School
471 students
- Clinton Avenue 381
Clinton Avenue School
381 students
- Norwood Avenue 316
Norwood Avenue School
316 students
- Boyle Road Ele 306
Boyle Road Elementary School
306 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Middle School reports 814 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$28,299
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
African American 3.8%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, John F Kennedy Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District reports $28,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comsewogue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terryville Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwood Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyle Road 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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~814 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 814 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Jefferson Sta, NY. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy Middle School?
33.9% 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 50.6% of enrollment, in Port Jefferson Sta, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Besides John F Kennedy Middle School, Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District also operates Comsewogue High School (1,160 students), Terryville Road School (471 students), and Clinton Avenue School (381 students). See the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District district page for the complete list.