Enrollment
427
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy School
John F Kennedy School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Great Neck, New York, enrolling 427 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 743 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 57/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Great Neck Union Free School District spends $33,999 per pupil, 29% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Great Neck Union Free School District also operates Great Neck South High School (1,362 students) and Great Neck North High School (1,155 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$33,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great Neck Union Free School District, which includes John F Kennedy School.
$33,999
Per student
+29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+105%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.6%
State 6.5%
Federal 3.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~427 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 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Neck, NY.
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, 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 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.
Is John F Kennedy School a good school?
John F Kennedy School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York 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 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.
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