John F Kennedy Jr School

57-12 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John F Kennedy Jr School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John F Kennedy Jr School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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 (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
45%
29%
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Black
19%
16%
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White
15%
41%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John F Kennedy Jr School?
486 students attend John F Kennedy Jr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John F Kennedy Jr School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Jr School?
John F Kennedy Jr School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Jr School offer ?
John F Kennedy Jr School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Jr School part of?
John F Kennedy Jr School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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