Enrollment
505
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nanticoke, PA
Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421629007648
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Early Childhood Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Nanticoke · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nanticoke, PA.
School address
District: Greater Nanticoke Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421629007648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy Early Childhood Center compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Kennedy Early Childhood Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, enrolling 505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 533 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #443, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1010 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Nanticoke Area Sd spends $12,389 per pupil, 31% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sd also operates Greater Nanticoke Area Shs (698 students) and Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr (533 students) alongside Kennedy Early Childhood Center.
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 Kennedy Early Childhood Center compares
Kennedy Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$12,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Kennedy Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Nanticoke Area Sd, which includes Kennedy Early Childhood Center.
$12,389
Per student
-31%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 55.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 Kennedy Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Nanticoke Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gna El Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nanticoke, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Early Childhood Center is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
99.8% of students at Kennedy Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Early Childhood Center is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Nanticoke, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedy Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Nanticoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nanticoke, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nanticoke on the city page.
Is Kennedy Early Childhood Center a good school?
Kennedy Early Childhood Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania 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 Greater Nanticoke Area Sd?
Besides Kennedy Early Childhood Center, Greater Nanticoke Area Sd also operates Greater Nanticoke Area Shs (698 students), Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr (533 students), and Gna El Ctr (513 students). See the Greater Nanticoke Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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