At a glance
Reported students
421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
182
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School: 421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
- 343
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Winooski. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Winooski Incorporated School District. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Vermont median of 11.3:1 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 White (42.5%) and Black (23.5%). English learners represent 27.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 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 2 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
- 27.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 29.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.67
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- 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
- White42.5%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black23.5%
- Asian17.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
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 Winooski Incorporated School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winooski High School
High · Grades 09–12
182 reported students
Winooski Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
146 reported students
Public schools near J. F. Kennedy Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler Elementary · Burlington School District | PK–05 | 201 | 1.9 mi |
| Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes Elementary · Burlington School District | PK–05 | 213 | 2.1 mi |
| Chamberlin School Elementary · South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 490 | 2.1 mi |
| Edmunds Elementary School Elementary · Burlington School District | PK–05 | 279 | 2.2 mi |
| Rick Marcotte Central School Elementary · South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 378 | 2.3 mi |
| Hiawatha Elementary School Elementary · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | KG–02 | 203 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
What grades does J. F. Kennedy Elementary School serve?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Winooski Incorporated School District.
How many students attend J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 343 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 421 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J. F. Kennedy Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Winooski Incorporated School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J. F. Kennedy Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.2% 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 J. F. Kennedy Elementary School in?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Winooski Incorporated School District, based in Winooski, VT, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler (1.9 mi), Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes (2.1 mi), Chamberlin School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.