Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John F Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John F Kennedy School's student population of 322 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Motto
Above the rest, no less than my best!
School Rankings
John F Kennedy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4194 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
16%
15%
White
32%
39%
Two or more races
22%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy School's ranking?
John F Kennedy School is ranked #4194 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John F Kennedy School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chambers School, Harry L Edson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
322 students attend John F Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of John F Kennedy School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy School offer ?
John F Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Kennedy School part of?
John F Kennedy School is part of Kingston City School District.
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