John F Kennedy Elementary School

40 Olivia St
Port Chester, NY 10573
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F Kennedy Elementary 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 734 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Success for Every Student

School Rankings

John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3515 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
46%
52%
18%
49%
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
93%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #3515 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John F Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison School, King Street School, Park Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
734 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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