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John F Kennedy School

Grades PK–06 · Elementary · Superior, AZ · NCES 040823000758

At a glance

Reported students

175

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona elementary enrollment

14th percentile

Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

153

John F Kennedy School: 175 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

21.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
181
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
22.6:1

What the reported data says about John F Kennedy School

John F Kennedy School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Superior. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Superior Unified School District (4440). NCES reports 175 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.9%) and White (16%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking John F Kennedy School

  1. 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.8%
Students with disabilities
12.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White16%
  • Hispanic82.9%
  • Black0.6%
  • Asian0.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near John F Kennedy School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
CVIT - Superior High School

High · Cobre Valley Institute of Technology District (79391)

09–1200.1 mi
Superior Junior/Senior High School

High · Superior Unified School District (4440)

07–121310.1 mi
CVIT- Central Campus CAC Superior Enterprise Center

High · Cobre Valley Institute of Technology District (79391)

10–1201.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy School

What grades does John F Kennedy School serve?

John F Kennedy School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Superior Unified School District (4440).

How many students attend John F Kennedy School?

John F Kennedy School reported 175 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 181 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School?

The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 175 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is John F Kennedy School a public, charter, or magnet school?

John F Kennedy School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Superior Unified School District (4440) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is John F Kennedy School in?

John F Kennedy School is part of Superior Unified School District (4440), based in Superior, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near John F Kennedy School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CVIT - Superior High School (0.1 mi), Superior Junior/Senior High School (0.1 mi), CVIT- Central Campus CAC Superior Enterprise Center (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.