John F. Kennedy Day School serves 204 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- 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 204 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
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)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
39%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
204 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 20:1, 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
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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