- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Batavia, NY
John Kennedy School
Federal NCES profile for John Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360399000160
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Kennedy School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John Kennedy School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Kennedy School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Batavia, NY.
School address
District: Batavia City School District · New York
NCES ID 360399000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
John Kennedy School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360399000160 · Batavia, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 9.8:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Batavia High School (646 students)
John Kennedy School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John Kennedy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Batavia High S
Batavia High School
646 students
- Batavia Middle
Batavia Middle School
605 students
- This school
John Kennedy School
499 students
- Jackson School
Jackson School
397 students
What this shows John Kennedy School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Kennedy School compares
John 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$25,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, John Kennedy School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Batavia City School District reports $25,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Kennedy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batavia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Kennedy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Kennedy School
How many students attend John Kennedy School?
John Kennedy School has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Batavia, NY. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 School?
56.5% of students at John 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 Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at John Kennedy School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Batavia, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Kennedy School?
John Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, John Kennedy School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Batavia, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batavia on the city page.
What other schools are in Batavia City School District?
Besides John Kennedy School, Batavia City School District also operates Batavia High School (646 students), Batavia Middle School (605 students), and Jackson School (397 students). See the Batavia City School District district page for the complete list.