John F Kennedy Memorial School

64 West Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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%
  • : 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)
Total Students
157 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

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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.
This School
State Level (ME)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

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Asian
3%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Hispanic
10%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data

Black
17%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data

White
65%
85%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
35%
0.54

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

(22-23)
51%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 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

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