At a glance
Reported students
419
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
412
John F Kennedy Elem: 419 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about John F Kennedy Elem
John F Kennedy Elem is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Kansas City. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Kansas City. NCES reports 419 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Kansas median of 13.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (33.2%) and Black (27.4%). English learners represent 34.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F Kennedy Elem
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.33 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White14.6%
- Hispanic33.2%
- Black27.4%
- Asian17.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Kansas City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lowell Brune Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
432 reported students
Frances Willard Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
434 reported students
Bertram Caruthers Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
364 reported students
Frank Rushton Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
359 reported students
Whittier Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
502 reported students
Welborn Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
504 reported students
Public schools near John F Kennedy Elem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove Elem Elementary · Kansas City | KG–05 | 537 | 0.8 mi |
| Claude A Huyck Elem Elementary · Kansas City | KG–05 | 304 | 1.7 mi |
| Lowell Brune Elementary School Elementary · Kansas City | KG–05 | 432 | 2.2 mi |
| Stony Point North Elementary · Kansas City | KG–05 | 300 | 2.2 mi |
| Welborn Elem Elementary · Kansas City | KG–05 | 504 | 2.5 mi |
| Lindbergh Elem Elementary · Kansas City | KG–05 | 216 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Elem
What grades does John F Kennedy Elem serve?
John F Kennedy Elem reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kansas City.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elem?
John F Kennedy Elem reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 435 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elem?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 419 students and 25.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F Kennedy Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F Kennedy Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kansas City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F Kennedy Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.5% 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 Elem in?
John F Kennedy Elem is part of Kansas City, based in Kansas City, KS, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F Kennedy Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hazel Grove Elem (0.8 mi), Claude A Huyck Elem (1.7 mi), Lowell Brune Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.