Enrollment
814
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy Middle School
John F Kennedy Middle School is a large elementary school in Port Jefferson Sta, New York, enrolling 814 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 814 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 508 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #383, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District also operates Comsewogue High School (1,160 students) and Terryville Road School (471 students) alongside John F Kennedy Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John F Kennedy Middle School compares
John F Kennedy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,004
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District, which includes John F Kennedy Middle School.
$27,004
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 37.2%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~814 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John F Kennedy Middle School a good school?
John F Kennedy Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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