Serving 455 students in grades 2-4, John Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John Kennedy School's student population of 455 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Kennedy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Kennedy School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3024 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
67%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Kennedy School's ranking?
John Kennedy School is ranked #3024 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend John Kennedy School?
455 students attend John Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John Kennedy School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Kennedy School?
John Kennedy School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Kennedy School offer ?
John Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Kennedy School part of?
John Kennedy School is part of Batavia City School District.
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