- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Centro, CA
Kennedy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061203001336
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 24
- public schools in El Centro · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle ranks #14 of 24 public schools in El Centro, CA.
School address
District: El Centro Elementary · California
NCES ID 061203001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Kennedy Middle held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061203001336 · El Centro, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 18.9:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Jr. High (605 students)
Kennedy Middle held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Jr. Hig
Wilson Jr. High
605 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary
601 students
- De Anza Magnet
De Anza Magnet
504 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
456 students
- Margaret Hedri
Margaret Hedrick Elementary
446 students
- This school
Kennedy Middle
434 students
What this shows Kennedy Middle reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Middle compares
Kennedy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$17,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Kennedy Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Centro Elementary reports $17,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Anza Magnet | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Hedrick Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in El Centro
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Middle
How many students attend Kennedy Middle?
Kennedy Middle has 434 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Centro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Kennedy Middle?
81.9% of students at Kennedy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in El Centro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Middle?
Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Kennedy Middle rank among public schools in El Centro?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle ranks #14 of 24 public schools in El Centro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in El Centro on the city page.
What other schools are in El Centro Elementary?
Besides Kennedy Middle, El Centro Elementary also operates Wilson Jr. High (605 students), Harding Elementary (601 students), and De Anza Magnet (504 students). See the El Centro Elementary district page for the complete list.