Enrollment
687
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% 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 high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Utica, New York, enrolling 687 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 687 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 715 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #308.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Utica City School District spends $18,903 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Utica City School District also operates Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students) and Senator James H Donovan Middle School (749 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica City School District, which includes John F Kennedy Middle School.
$18,903
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 75.3%
Federal 10.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Utica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 12.1:1, 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, 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 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.
Is John F Kennedy Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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