At a glance
Reported students
912
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
627
John F Kennedy Middle Sch: 912 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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
- 983
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about John F Kennedy Middle Sch
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Plainfield. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Plainfield SD 202. NCES reports 912 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 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 (36.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F Kennedy Middle Sch
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 60 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.3%
- Hispanic25%
- Black17.4%
- Asian15.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 Plainfield SD 202
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Timber Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
885 reported students
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
851 reported students
Aux Sable Middle Sch
Middle · Grades 06–08
844 reported students
Heritage Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
841 reported students
Drauden Point Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
658 reported students
Indian Trail Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
520 reported students
Public schools near John F Kennedy Middle Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Grove Middle School Middle · Plainfield SD 202 | 06–08 | 841 | 2.4 mi |
| Clifford Crone Middle School Middle · Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 06–08 | 891 | 3.3 mi |
| Indian Trail Middle School Middle · Plainfield SD 202 | 06–08 | 520 | 3.4 mi |
| Scullen Middle School Middle · Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 06–08 | 948 | 3.4 mi |
| John J Lukancic Middle Sch Middle · Valley View CUSD 365U | 06–08 | 591 | 3.6 mi |
| A Vito Martinez Middle School Middle · Valley View CUSD 365U | 06–08 | 583 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Middle Sch
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle Sch serve?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Plainfield SD 202.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch reported 912 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 983 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 912 students and 60 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F Kennedy Middle Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plainfield SD 202 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F Kennedy Middle Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.2% 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 Sch in?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is part of Plainfield SD 202, based in Plainfield, IL, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heritage Grove Middle School (2.4 mi), Clifford Crone Middle School (3.3 mi), Indian Trail Middle School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.