- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Neck, NY
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 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361251001019
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Great Neck · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Great Neck, NY.
School address
District: Great Neck Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361251001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
John F Kennedy School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361251001019 · Great Neck, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 9.9:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Neck South High School (1,362 students)
John F Kennedy School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Neck Sou
Great Neck South High School
1,362 students
- Great Neck Nor
Great Neck North High School
1,155 students
- Great Neck Sou
Great Neck South Middle School
832 students
- Lakeville Elem
Lakeville Elementary School
772 students
- Great Neck Nor
Great Neck North Middle School
728 students
- This school 427
John F Kennedy School
427 students
What this shows John F Kennedy School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy School compares
John F Kennedy School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$35,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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
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
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, John F Kennedy School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Neck Union Free School District reports $35,597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Neck North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Neck South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Neck North Middle School | Larger | 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
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy School
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Neck, NY. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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?
22.7% of students at John F Kennedy 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 School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Great Neck, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Great Neck?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Great Neck, 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 Great Neck on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Neck Union Free School District?
Besides John F Kennedy School, Great Neck Union Free School District also operates Great Neck South High School (1,362 students), Great Neck North High School (1,155 students), and Great Neck South Middle School (832 students). See the Great Neck Union Free School District district page for the complete list.