Serving 388 students in grades 3-5, John F. Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
John F. Kennedy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
John F. Kennedy School is ranked #590 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are John F. Kennedy School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flanders Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy School?
388 students attend John F. Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of John F. Kennedy School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy School?
John F. Kennedy School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy School offer ?
John F. Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
