John F. Kennedy Day School serves 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Day School's student population of 188 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Day School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.3%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Day School?
188 students attend John F. Kennedy Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of John F. Kennedy Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Day School?
John F. Kennedy Day School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Day School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Day School part of?
John F. Kennedy Day School is part of John F. Kennedy Day School District.
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