Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John F Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy School's student population of 481 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F Kennedy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3450 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy School's ranking?
John F Kennedy School is ranked #3450 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
481 students attend John F Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of John F Kennedy School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy School offer ?
John F Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy School part of?
John F Kennedy School is part of Ogdensburg City School District.
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