Enrollment
322
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% 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 higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kingston, New York, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 322 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 581 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kingston City School District also operates Kingston High School (1,749 students) and J Watson Bailey Middle School (936 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,674
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingston City School District, which includes John F Kennedy School.
$28,674
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 39.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~322 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 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingston, NY.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John F Kennedy School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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