At a glance
Reported students
772
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 144 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535
John F. Kennedy Jr High: 772 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
22.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.3:1. 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
- 992
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.2:1
What the reported data says about John F. Kennedy Jr High
John F. Kennedy Jr High is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in West Valley City. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Granite District. NCES reports 772 students for 2024–25.
Among 144 middle schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 860 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, close to the Utah median of 22.3:1 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 (50.5%) and White (32.4%). English learners represent 49.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 Jr High
- 1How do the reported 22.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.99 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 49.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White32.4%
- Hispanic50.5%
- Black5.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.2%
- Multiracial3.8%
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
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 Granite District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Granite Park Jr High
Middle · Grades 06–08
800 reported students
Olympus Jr High
Middle · Grades 05–09
807 reported students
Kearns Jr High
Middle · Grades 06–08
732 reported students
West Lake Jr High
Middle · Grades 07–08
724 reported students
Wasatch Jr High
Middle · Grades 06–08
829 reported students
Hunter Jr High
Middle · Grades 07–08
667 reported students
Public schools near John F. Kennedy Jr High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearns Jr High Middle · Granite District | 06–08 | 732 | 1.5 mi |
| Valley Jr High Middle · Granite District | 07–08 | 546 | 2 mi |
| Hunter Jr High Middle · Granite District | 07–08 | 667 | 2.1 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Jr High Middle · Granite District | 06–08 | 915 | 2.2 mi |
| West Lake Jr High Middle · Granite District | 07–08 | 724 | 2.4 mi |
| Bennion Jr High Middle · Granite District | 06–09 | 1,022 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Jr High
What grades does John F. Kennedy Jr High serve?
John F. Kennedy Jr High reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Granite District.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Jr High?
John F. Kennedy Jr High reported 772 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 144 Utah middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 992 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Jr High?
The calculated ratio is 22.7:1, based on 772 students and 33.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 22.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F. Kennedy Jr High a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F. Kennedy Jr High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Granite District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F. Kennedy Jr High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.2% 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 Jr High in?
John F. Kennedy Jr High is part of Granite District, based in Salt Lake City, UT, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F. Kennedy Jr High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kearns Jr High (1.5 mi), Valley Jr High (2 mi), Hunter Jr High (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.