John F Kennedy Memorial School serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Attendance Zone: John F Kennedy Memorial School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Biddeford school district, covering approximately 59.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy Memorial School's student population of 157 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Memorial School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School?
157 students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John F Kennedy Memorial School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Memorial School part of?
John F Kennedy Memorial School is part of Biddeford School District.
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