- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dubuque, IA
John Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190948000613
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Kennedy Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Kennedy Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
John Kennedy Elementary School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 190948000613 · Dubuque, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 12.3:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
John Kennedy Elementary School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
John Kennedy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- This school 493
John Kennedy Elementary School
493 students
What this shows John Kennedy Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Kennedy Elementary School compares
John Kennedy Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, John Kennedy Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Kennedy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Dubuque
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary School
Standard public school
499 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Table Mound Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 8:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend John Kennedy Elementary School?
John Kennedy Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dubuque, IA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Kennedy Elementary School?
22.7% of students at John Kennedy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Kennedy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Kennedy Elementary School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Kennedy Elementary School?
John Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Kennedy Elementary School rank among schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, John Kennedy Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dubuque on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides John Kennedy Elementary School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.