John F Kennedy Jr School

57-12 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John F Kennedy Jr School serves 503 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John F Kennedy Jr School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John F Kennedy Jr School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
46%
29%
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Black
18%
16%
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White
16%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of John F Kennedy Jr School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John F Kennedy Jr School?
503 students attend John F Kennedy Jr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John F Kennedy Jr School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Jr School?
John F Kennedy Jr School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Jr School offer ?
John F Kennedy Jr School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Jr School part of?
John F Kennedy Jr School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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