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 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John F. Kennedy School's student population of 388 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
36%
12%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy School is ranked #588 out of 939 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F. Kennedy School part of?
John F. Kennedy School is part of Windsor School District.
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