At a glance
Reported students
864
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
672
John F. Kennedy Elementary: 864 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
24.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. 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
- 852
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.6:1
What the reported data says about John F. Kennedy Elementary
John F. Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Riverside. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Riverside Unified. NCES reports 864 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.4:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 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 (50.8%) and White (23.3%). English learners represent 11.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John F. Kennedy Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.4 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 0.5 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
- 11.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.3%
- Hispanic50.8%
- Black8.4%
- Asian10.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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
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 Riverside Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
851 reported students
Highgrove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
848 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
886 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
818 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
767 reported students
Lake Mathews Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
733 reported students
Public schools near John F. Kennedy Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 767 | 0.6 mi |
| Mark Twain Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 1,033 | 1.3 mi |
| Tomas Rivera Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 699 | 1.5 mi |
| William Howard Taft Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 635 | 2.2 mi |
| Woodcrest Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 660 | 2.4 mi |
| Castle View Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 684 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary serve?
John F. Kennedy Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Riverside Unified.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary reported 864 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 852 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.4:1, based on 864 students and 35.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Riverside Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F. Kennedy Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.8% 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 Elementary in?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is part of Riverside Unified, based in Riverside, CA, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F. Kennedy Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Benjamin Franklin Elementary (0.6 mi), Mark Twain Elementary (1.3 mi), Tomas Rivera Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.