John F Kennedy Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
54%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
599 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Brewster Central School District.
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