Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John F Kennedy Memorial School's student population of 279 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Memorial School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
3%
Black
7%
4%
White
74%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School?
279 students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John F Kennedy Memorial School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Memorial School?
John F Kennedy Memorial School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Memorial School offer ?
John F Kennedy Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is John F Kennedy Memorial School part of?
John F Kennedy Memorial School is part of Biddeford Public Schools School District.
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