Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
26%
3%
White
43%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. F. Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are J. F. Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. P. Smith School, Milton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
433 students attend J. F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of J. F. Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. F. Kennedy Elementary School?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does J. F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Winooski Incorporated School District.
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