- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Superior, AZ
John F Kennedy School
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040823000758
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 175
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Superior Unified School District (4440) · Arizona
NCES ID 040823000758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
John F Kennedy School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 7.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 040823000758 · Superior, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 25:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Superior Junior/Senior High School (131 students)
John F Kennedy School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE held 7.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How John F Kennedy School compares
John F Kennedy School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 47% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$13,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
White 16.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, John F Kennedy School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Superior Unified School District (4440) reports $13,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Kennedy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Junior/Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy School
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Superior, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School is 25:1, which is 47% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Kennedy School?
86.6% of students at John F Kennedy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Superior, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Besides John F Kennedy School, Superior Unified School District (4440) also operates Superior Junior/Senior High School (131 students). See the Superior Unified School District (4440) district page for the complete list.