John F. Kennedy Center School serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
46%
18%
White
35%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Center School?
162 students attend John F. Kennedy Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John F. Kennedy Center School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Center School?
John F. Kennedy Center School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Center School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is John F. Kennedy Center School part of?
John F. Kennedy Center School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District.
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