John F Kennedy Memorial School

64 West Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ME)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
3%
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Black
7%
4%
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White
74%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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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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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

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