- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Suffolk, VA
John F. Kennedy Middle
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510371001621
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371001621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Middle held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510371001621 · Suffolk, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 11.9:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
John F. Kennedy Middle held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King's Fork Hi
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- Nansemond Rive
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- This school 498
John F. Kennedy Middle
498 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Middle reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Middle compares
John F. Kennedy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 11% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 20% in Virginia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$14,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.9%
White 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, John F. Kennedy Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F. Kennedy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nansemond River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Suffolk
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Middle
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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?
64.0% of students at John F. Kennedy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Middle is African American at 69.9% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 rank among middle schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Suffolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides John F. Kennedy Middle, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), and Lakeland High (1,045 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.