John F Kennedy Memorial School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John F Kennedy Memorial School's student population of 301 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Memorial School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
3%
Black
13%
5%
White
67%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School?
301 students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John F Kennedy Memorial School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 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 16:1, which is higher than 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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