Enrollment
412
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Kennedy School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F. Kennedy School
John F. Kennedy School is a mid-sized elementary school in Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 412 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.1% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Windsor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clover Street School (276 students): John F. Kennedy School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 9.2:1).
Windsor School District also operates Windsor High School (1,095 students) and Sage Park Middle School (719 students) alongside John F. Kennedy 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 School compares
John F. Kennedy School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor School District, which includes John F. Kennedy School.
$27,518
Per student
+15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John F. Kennedy School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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