At a glance
Reported students
659
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 659 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. 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
- 743
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about John F. Kennedy Middle School
John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Plantsville. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Southington School District. NCES reports 659 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 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 White (71.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F. Kennedy Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.8 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.9%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black2.9%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.8%
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 Southington School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
671 reported students
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
549 reported students
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
William H. Hatton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Urbin T. Kelley School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
301 reported students
William M. Strong Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
294 reported students
Public schools near John F. Kennedy Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School Middle · Southington School District | 06–08 | 671 | 2.8 mi |
| Tyrrell Middle School Middle · Wolcott School District | 06–08 | 498 | 4.1 mi |
| Lincoln Middle School Middle · Meriden School District | 06–08 | 684 | 4.6 mi |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle School Middle · Waterbury School District | 04–08 | 1,059 | 4.6 mi |
| Dodd Middle School Middle · Cheshire School District | 07–08 | 660 | 4.7 mi |
| Washington Middle School Middle · Meriden School District | 06–08 | 536 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Middle School
What grades does John F. Kennedy Middle School serve?
John F. Kennedy Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Southington School District.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?
John F. Kennedy Middle School reported 659 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 743 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 659 students and 53.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F. Kennedy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southington School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F. Kennedy Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John F. Kennedy Middle School in?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is part of Southington School District, based in Southington, CT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School (2.8 mi), Tyrrell Middle School (4.1 mi), Lincoln Middle School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.