- Enrollment
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Utica, 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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362937003952
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- 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 15 public schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
NCES ID 362937003952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
John F Kennedy Middle School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 57.1 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 362937003952 · Utica, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 12.1:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students)
John F Kennedy Middle School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 57.1 → 57.2 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
- Thomas R Proct
Thomas R Proctor High School
2,820 students
- Senator James 749
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
749 students
- This school 687
John F Kennedy Middle School
687 students
- General Herkim 634
General Herkimer Elementary School
634 students
- Christopher Co 618
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
618 students
- Watson William 590
Watson Williams Elementary School
590 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Middle School reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy Middle School compares
John F Kennedy Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$21,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 31.1%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Asian 17.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, John F Kennedy Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Utica City School District reports $21,089 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R Proctor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Senator James H Donovan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Herkimer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watson Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~687 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 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy Middle School?
76.0% 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 31.1% of enrollment, in Utica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Utica, 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 Utica on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica City School District?
Besides John F Kennedy Middle School, Utica City School District also operates Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students), Senator James H Donovan Middle School (749 students), and General Herkimer Elementary School (634 students). See the Utica City School District district page for the complete list.