- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Windsor, CT
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090522001089
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CT.
School address
District: Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090522001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
John F. Kennedy School grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 090522001089 · Windsor, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 11.4:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Windsor High School (1,095 students)
John F. Kennedy School grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windsor High S
Windsor High School
1,095 students
- Sage Park Midd
Sage Park Middle School
719 students
- This school 412
John F. Kennedy School
412 students
- Oliver Ellswor 378
Oliver Ellsworth School
378 students
- Poquonock Elem 328
Poquonock Elementary School
328 students
- Clover Street 276
Clover Street School
276 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy School compares
John F. Kennedy School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
White 21.8%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, John F. Kennedy School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Windsor School District reports $27,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sage Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver Ellsworth School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poquonock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Street School | Smaller | Similar 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
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Windsor
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy School
How many students attend John F. Kennedy School?
John F. Kennedy School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Windsor, CT. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 School?
32.1% of students at John F. Kennedy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy School is African American at 35.2% of enrollment, in Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy School?
John F. Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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).
How does John F. Kennedy School rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in Windsor School District?
Besides John F. Kennedy School, Windsor School District also operates Windsor High School (1,095 students), Sage Park Middle School (719 students), and Oliver Ellsworth School (378 students). See the Windsor School District district page for the complete list.