- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
John Kennedy Middle Grade School shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 172076005569 · Kankakee, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee High School (1,360 students)
John Kennedy Middle Grade School shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John Kennedy Middle Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kankakee High
Kankakee High School
1,360 students
- This school 519
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
519 students
- Kankakee Junio 501
Kankakee Junior High School
501 students
- Proegler Schoo 466
Proegler School
466 students
- Lincoln Cltrl 437
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
437 students
- King Middle Gr 385
King Middle Grade School
385 students
What this shows John Kennedy Middle Grade School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Kennedy Middle Grade School compares
John Kennedy Middle Grade School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Kankakee Sd 111 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.