Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for John F. Kennedy School is located in the southwest part of Jamaica Plain, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 2.9 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Kennedy John F Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
R.E.A.C.H for Success
School Rankings
Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy John F Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy John F Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy John F Elementary School is ranked #1125 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kennedy John F Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy John F Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curley K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Kennedy John F Elementary School?
399 students attend Kennedy John F Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kennedy John F Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy John F Elementary School?
Kennedy John F Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennedy John F Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy John F Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kennedy John F Elementary School part of?
Kennedy John F Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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