- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cheektowaga, 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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362700002831
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- 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 3 middle schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
District: Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362700002831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
John F Kennedy Middle School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 362700002831 · Cheektowaga, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 10.7:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy Senior High School (353 students)
John F Kennedy Middle School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.9 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
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Senior High School
353 students
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt School
312 students
- This school
John F Kennedy Middle School
299 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
284 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Middle School reports 299 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$23,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 8.4%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, John F Kennedy Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District reports $23,900 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 F Kennedy Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~299 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 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cheektowaga, NY. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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?
48.7% 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 59.2% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 middle schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
Besides John F Kennedy Middle School, Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District also operates John F Kennedy Senior High School (353 students), Theodore Roosevelt School (312 students), and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School (284 students). See the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District district page for the complete list.