- Enrollment
- 1,749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingston, 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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361629001435
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Kennedy School has class sizes smaller than 77% 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 4 elementary schools in Kingston, NY.
School address
District: Kingston City School District · New York
NCES ID 361629001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
John F Kennedy School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 361629001435 · Kingston, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 9.5:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston High School (1,749 students)
John F Kennedy School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 39.4 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
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
1,749 students
- J Watson Baile
J Watson Bailey Middle School
936 students
- M Clifford Mil
M Clifford Miller Middle School
826 students
- George Washing 492
George Washington School
492 students
- Harry L Edson 397
Harry L Edson School
397 students
- This school 322
John F Kennedy School
322 students
What this shows John F Kennedy School reports 322 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.9%
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
$31,082
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 22.4%
African American 15.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, John F Kennedy School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingston City School District reports $31,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Watson Bailey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M Clifford Miller Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry L Edson School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy School
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingston, NY. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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?
71.9% 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 31.8% of enrollment, in Kingston, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kingston, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingston City School District?
Besides John F Kennedy School, Kingston City School District also operates Kingston High School (1,749 students), J Watson Bailey Middle School (936 students), and M Clifford Miller Middle School (826 students). See the Kingston City School District district page for the complete list.