At a glance
Reported students
531
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
495.5
John F. Kennedy Junior High: 531 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. 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
- 554
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.08
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about John F. Kennedy Junior High
John F. Kennedy Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Hanford. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Hanford Elementary. NCES reports 531 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, close to the California median of 21:1 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 (81.2%) and White (8.5%). English learners represent 21.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F. Kennedy Junior High
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.41
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.5%
- Hispanic81.2%
- Black4.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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.
Other schools in Hanford Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
505 reported students
Joseph M. Simas
Elementary · Grades KG–06
514 reported students
Jefferson Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
501 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
490 reported students
George Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
460 reported students
Monroe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
611 reported students
Public schools near John F. Kennedy Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Junior High Middle · Hanford Elementary | 07–08 | 505 | 1.4 mi |
| Pioneer Middle Middle · Charter · Pioneer Union Elementary | 06–08 | 550 | 2.5 mi |
| Parkview Middle Middle · Armona Union Elementary | 05–08 | 443 | 4.6 mi |
| Laton Middle Middle · Laton Joint Unified | 06–08 | 154 | 7.4 mi |
| Liberty Middle Middle · Lemoore Union Elementary | 07–08 | 636 | 9.3 mi |
| Bridges Academy Middle · Lemoore Union Elementary | 06–08 | 1 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Junior High
What grades does John F. Kennedy Junior High serve?
John F. Kennedy Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hanford Elementary.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Junior High?
John F. Kennedy Junior High reported 531 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 554 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 531 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F. Kennedy Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F. Kennedy Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hanford Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F. Kennedy Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John F. Kennedy Junior High in?
John F. Kennedy Junior High is part of Hanford Elementary, based in Hanford, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F. Kennedy Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodrow Wilson Junior High (1.4 mi), Pioneer Middle (2.5 mi), Parkview Middle (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.