Enrollment
519
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kankakee, IL
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Federal NCES profile for John Kennedy Middle Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172076005569
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Kennedy Middle Grade School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Kankakee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 519
- students enrolled
John Kennedy Middle Grade School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Kennedy Middle Grade School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Kankakee, IL.
School address
District: Kankakee Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 172076005569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Kennedy Middle Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Kennedy Middle Grade School
John Kennedy Middle Grade School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kankakee, Illinois, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kankakee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Limestone Middle Sch (468 students): John Kennedy Middle Grade School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Kankakee Sd 111 also operates Kankakee High School (1,360 students) and Kankakee Junior High School (501 students) alongside John Kennedy Middle Grade 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 Kennedy Middle Grade School compares
John Kennedy Middle Grade School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$16,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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
African American 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 15.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, John Kennedy Middle Grade School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kankakee Sd 111, which includes John Kennedy Middle Grade School.
$16,370
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 20.0%
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 Kennedy Middle Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Proegler School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Middle Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Kennedy Middle Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Kankakee
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Limestone Middle Sch
Standard public school
468 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Standard public school
437 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
King Middle Grade School
Standard public school
385 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Taft Primary School
Standard public school
316 students 15:1 students per teacher
Edison Primary School
Standard public school
192 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Kennedy Middle Grade School
How many students attend John Kennedy Middle Grade School?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kankakee, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Middle Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Middle Grade School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Kennedy Middle Grade School?
The largest demographic group at John Kennedy Middle Grade School is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Kankakee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Kennedy Middle Grade School?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Kennedy Middle Grade School rank among elementary schools in Kankakee?
By Resource Investment Index, John Kennedy Middle Grade School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Kankakee, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kankakee on the city page.
Is John Kennedy Middle Grade School a good school?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Kankakee Sd 111?
Besides John Kennedy Middle Grade School, Kankakee Sd 111 also operates Kankakee High School (1,360 students), Kankakee Junior High School (501 students), and Proegler School (466 students). See the Kankakee Sd 111 district page for the complete list.
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