At a glance
Reported students
427
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
689.5
John F Kennedy School: 427 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 423
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about John F Kennedy School
John F Kennedy School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Great Neck. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Great Neck Union Free School District. NCES reports 427 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (59.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. 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 School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.29 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
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White59.7%
- Hispanic21.8%
- Black1.2%
- Asian15%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
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 Great Neck Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Saddle Rock School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
519 reported students
Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
304 reported students
E M Baker School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
651 reported students
Lakeville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
772 reported students
Great Neck North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
728 reported students
Village School
High · Grades 08–12
48 reported students
Public schools near John F Kennedy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E M Baker School Elementary · Great Neck Union Free School District | KG–05 | 651 | 0.7 mi |
| Saddle Rock School Elementary · Great Neck Union Free School District | KG–05 | 519 | 1.5 mi |
| John Philip Sousa Elementary School Elementary · Port Washington Union Free School District | KG–05 | 564 | 2.6 mi |
| Manorhaven Elementary School Elementary · Port Washington Union Free School District | KG–05 | 499 | 2.7 mi |
| Lakeville Elementary School Elementary · Great Neck Union Free School District | 01–05 | 772 | 2.7 mi |
| PS 94 David D Porter Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 353 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy School
What grades does John F Kennedy School serve?
John F Kennedy School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Great Neck Union Free School District.
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School reported 427 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 423 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 427 students and 39.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F Kennedy School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F Kennedy School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Great Neck Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F Kennedy School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.5% 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 School in?
John F Kennedy School is part of Great Neck Union Free School District, based in Great Neck, NY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F Kennedy School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include E M Baker School (0.7 mi), Saddle Rock School (1.5 mi), John Philip Sousa Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.