At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
352
John F Kennedy School: 348 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
11.8:1 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
- 362
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about John F Kennedy School
John F Kennedy School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in West Babylon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to West Babylon Union Free School District. NCES reports 348 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 (65.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F Kennedy School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.56 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.2%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black6.3%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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 West Babylon Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Santapogue School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
South Bay School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
288 reported students
Tooker Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
West Babylon Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
817 reported students
West Babylon Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay School Elementary · West Babylon Union Free School District | KG–05 | 288 | 0.1 mi |
| Alleghany Avenue School Elementary · Lindenhurst Union Free School District | KG–05 | 319 | 1 mi |
| Daniel Street School Elementary · Lindenhurst Union Free School District | KG–05 | 495 | 1.1 mi |
| Harding Avenue School Elementary · Lindenhurst Union Free School District | KG–05 | 278 | 1.2 mi |
| Babylon Memorial Grade School Elementary · Babylon Union Free School District | 03–06 | 490 | 1.3 mi |
| Babylon Elementary School Elementary · Babylon Union Free School District | KG–02 | 337 | 1.3 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 West Babylon Union Free School District.
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 362 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 348 students and 29.56 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 West Babylon Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F Kennedy School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.8% 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 School in?
John F Kennedy School is part of West Babylon Union Free School District, based in West Babylon, NY, which operates 6 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 South Bay School (0.1 mi), Alleghany Avenue School (1 mi), Daniel Street School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.