John F Kennedy Memorial School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John F Kennedy Memorial School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Memorial School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
3%
Black
7%
5%
White
72%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School?
263 students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John F Kennedy Memorial School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Memorial School?
John F Kennedy Memorial School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Memorial School offer ?
John F Kennedy Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is John F Kennedy Memorial School part of?
John F Kennedy Memorial School is part of Biddeford School District.
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