- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flushing, NY
Robert F Kennedy Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Robert F Kennedy Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012200954
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert F Kennedy Community High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 9
- high schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert F Kennedy Community High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Kennedy Community High School ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012200954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Robert F Kennedy Community High School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360012200954 · Flushing, NY High · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 15.1:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Robert F Kennedy Community High School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Robert F Kennedy Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 587
Robert F Kennedy Community High School
587 students
What this shows Robert F Kennedy Community High School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert F Kennedy Community High School compares
Robert F Kennedy Community High 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Asian 24.9%
African American 18.7%
White 10.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Robert F Kennedy Community High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Robert F Kennedy Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert F Kennedy Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert F Kennedy Community High School
How many students attend Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School has 587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F Kennedy Community High School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
75.1% of students at Robert F Kennedy Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Robert F Kennedy Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F Kennedy Community High School?
Robert F Kennedy Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Robert F Kennedy Community High School rank among high schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Kennedy Community High School ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Robert F Kennedy Community High School, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.