J. F. Kennedy School

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J. F. Kennedy School ranks 246 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

J. F. Kennedy School is an elementary school located in Milford, Connecticut, serving 329 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and is part of the Milford School District.

Academically, J. F. Kennedy School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Milford School District and Connecticut state averages, with some bright spots like 5th-grade students outperforming the district and state in NGSS/Science. However, the school's 5th-grade students underperformed in SBAC/Mathematics. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as White students, has been mixed, with some groups ranking in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools. Notably, J. F. Kennedy School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.35% to 39.82% over the past three school years, which is higher than nearby schools like Calf Pen Meadow School and Mathewson School.

Despite these challenges, J. F. Kennedy School has maintained a consistent ranking within the top half of Connecticut elementary schools, typically ranking between 200-250 out of around 500 schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the school is performing at a relatively average level compared to other elementary schools in the state, with room for improvement in certain areas. When compared to other elementary schools in the Milford School District, J. F. Kennedy School's academic performance is generally on par or slightly below the district averages, but notably stronger than the nearby Stratford School District schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460

(203) 783-3568

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,402

Students who attend J. F. Kennedy School usually attend:

Middle:	West Shore Middle School
High:	Jonathan Law High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

Hispanic:

24.6%

Asian:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J. F. Kennedy School ranks better than 50.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. F. Kennedy School is $21,402. 5 elementary schools in the Milford School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J. F. Kennedy School:

SchoolDigger ranks J. F. Kennedy School 246^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See J. F. Kennedy School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 84^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for J. F. Kennedy School

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Rank History for all students at J. F. Kennedy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	71.27	210^th	570	63.2%
2007	60.58	297^th	568	47.7%
2008	60.61	305^th	565	46.0%
2009	62.23	293^rd	566	48.2%
2010	57.78	324^th	579	44.0%
2016	62.89	213^th	518	58.9%
2017	81.47	108^th	519	79.2%
2018	69.73	187^th	532	64.8%
2019	61.77	218^th	522	58.2%
2021	62.55	219^th	538	59.3%
2022	55.88	223^rd	490	54.5%
2023	48.78	245^th	491	50.1%
2024	50.35	246^th	497	50.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at J. F. Kennedy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.58	126^th	371	66.0%

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Rank History for Female students at J. F. Kennedy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.66	192^nd	455	57.8%
2023	33.62	153^rd	230	33.5%

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Rank History for Male students at J. F. Kennedy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	72.85	89^th	262	66.0%
2021	54.77	197^th	445	55.7%
2023	30.53	164^th	231	29.0%

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Rank History for White students at J. F. Kennedy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	47.29	182^nd	296	38.5%
2019	53.96	152^nd	295	48.5%
2021	33.06	239^th	327	26.9%
2022	33.29	199^th	252	21.0%
2023	17.23	236^th	262	9.9%
2024	13.79	228^th	250	8.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for J. F. Kennedy School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	367	6	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	383
1989	379	3	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	392
1990	376	8	7	7	n/a	n/a	n/a	398
1991	385	5	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	409
1992	414	8	3	11	2	n/a	n/a	438
1993	368	4	9	4	2	n/a	n/a	387
1994	389	5	7	9	4	n/a	n/a	414
1995	422	16	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	452
1996	422	16	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	452
1997	399	13	13	9	0	n/a	n/a	434
1998	374	22	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	418
1999	419	3	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	431
2000	360	23	12	14	1	n/a	n/a	410
2001	346	22	8	22	1	n/a	n/a	399
2002	324	19	16	22	0	n/a	n/a	381
2003	324	19	16	22	0	n/a	n/a	381
2004	320	24	16	18	2	n/a	n/a	380
2005	332	22	16	25	2	n/a	n/a	397
2006	361	22	20	32	2	n/a	n/a	437
2007	328	20	23	26	1	n/a	n/a	398
2008	325	13	26	26	1	n/a	n/a	391
2009	336	9	25	22	0	n/a	n/a	392
2010	307	12	23	16	1	n/a	n/a	359
2011	326	23	37	34	1	0	0	421
2012	314	36	34	39	1	0	0	424
2013	300	29	31	39	0	1	0	400
2014	270	38	46	25	1	0	1	381
2015	275	36	47	20	1	0	1	380
2016	269	25	39	37	0	1	7	378
2017	232	24	45	42	1	0	10	354
2018	228	17	44	43	0	0	15	347
2019	208	13	41	50	0	0	12	324
2020	198	7	35	67	0	1	16	324
2021	196	5	30	70	0	1	20	322
2022	194	7	22	82	0	2	17	324
2023	200	11	23	81	0	1	13	329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J. F. Kennedy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	383	20.0	19.1	n/a
1989	392	21.0	18.6	n/a
1990	398	19.0	20.9	n/a
1991	409	19.5	20.9	n/a
1992	438	24.4	17.9	2.5
1993	387	24.5	15.8	0.8
1994	414	23.4	17.7	15.5
1995	452	25.4	17.8	16.2
1996	452	25.4	17.8	16.2
1997	434	24.4	17.8	13.8
1998	418	26.2	16.0	12.4
1999	431	30.3	14.2	19.7
2000	410	31.3	13.1	18.8
2001	399	28.7	13.9	n/a
2002	381	30.9	12.3	15
2003	381	30.9	12.3	15
2004	380	30.4	12.5	17.4
2005	397	27.4	14.5	n/a
2006	437	28.9	15.1	15.6
2007	398	27.2	14.6	14.8
2008	391	29.1	13.4	13.3
2009	392	31.4	13.6	15.6
2010	359	29.5	12.1	19.8
2011	421	30.4	13.8	18.1
2012	424	31.9	13.2	28.5
2013	400	30.2	13.2	30.5
2014	381	29.3	13.0	30.7
2015	380	29.0	13.1	34.2
2016	378	28.0	13.5	34.4
2017	354	28.3	12.5	23.4
2018	347	28.4	12.2	21
2019	324	27.1	11.9	24.1
2020	324	26.4	12.2	37.7
2021	322	29.2	11.0	37.9
2022	324	28.3	11.4	37.3
2023	329	27.8	11.8	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J. F. Kennedy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	383	20.0	19.1	n/a
1989	392	21.0	18.6	n/a
1990	398	19.0	20.9	n/a
1991	409	19.5	20.9	n/a
1992	438	24.4	17.9	2.5
1993	387	24.5	15.8	0.8
1994	414	23.4	17.7	15.5
1995	452	25.4	17.8	16.2
1996	452	25.4	17.8	16.2
1997	434	24.4	17.8	13.8
1998	418	26.2	16.0	12.4
1999	431	30.3	14.2	19.7
2000	410	31.3	13.1	18.8
2001	399	28.7	13.9	n/a
2002	381	30.9	12.3	15
2003	381	30.9	12.3	15
2004	380	30.4	12.5	17.4
2005	397	27.4	14.5	n/a
2006	437	28.9	15.1	15.6
2007	398	27.2	14.6	14.8
2008	391	29.1	13.4	13.3
2009	392	31.4	13.6	15.6
2010	359	29.5	12.1	19.8
2011	421	30.4	13.8	18.1
2012	424	31.9	13.2	28.5
2013	400	30.2	13.2	30.5
2014	381	29.3	13.0	30.7
2015	380	29.0	13.1	34.2
2016	378	28.0	13.5	34.4
2017	354	28.3	12.5	23.4
2018	347	28.4	12.2	21
2019	324	27.1	11.9	24.1
2020	324	26.4	12.2	37.7
2021	322	29.2	11.0	37.9
2022	324	28.3	11.4	37.3
2023	329	27.8	11.8	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J. F. Kennedy School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,751
2019	$18,560
2020	$18,866
2021	$19,422
2022	$19,952
2023	$21,402

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. F. Kennedy School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 218^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 245^th of 491 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (J. F. Kennedy School)	52.2	46.9	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)	66.9	45.2	21.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J. F. Kennedy School)	60.5	36.8	23.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	66.7	48.6	18.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J. F. Kennedy School)	78.3	56.4	21.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	73.6	58.5	15.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (J. F. Kennedy School)	53.3	41.8	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)	55.7	45.5	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	324	329	1.5%
African American	13	11	15.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	41	23	43.9%
Hispanic	50	81	62%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	208	200	3.8%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	39.8%	15.7%

Schools Near J. F. Kennedy School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
J. F. Kennedy School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 West Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 783-3568	329	28	11.8	39.8%	200 (60.8%)	11 (3.3%)	81 (24.6%)	23 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.0%)	50.3	246^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.5%		48.8	245^th of 491 public elementary schools	50.1%	1	54.2	50.0	48.0	55.9		52.5	52.0	44.1		$21,402
Meadowside School	Public	K-5	80 Seeman's Ln.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3555	269	25	10.9	33.1%	124 (46.1%)	9 (3.3%)	52 (19.3%)	67 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.9%)	50.7	244^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.9%		46.1	257^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.7%	13		50.0	56.3	51.2		60.5	54.2	34.1		$21,587
Pumpkin Delight School	Public	PK, KG-5	27 Art St.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 783-3531	262	22	11.6	35.1%	173 (66.0%)	7 (2.7%)	44 (16.8%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.4%)	75	144^th of 497 public elementary schools	71.0%		62.1	201^st of 491 public elementary schools	59.1%	57	77.1			71.4				51.4		$20,406
Wilcoxson School	Public	K-6	600 Wilcoxson Avenue	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4196	365	26	13.9	39.7%	170 (46.6%)	70 (19.2%)	95 (26.0%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.7%)	34.6	311^th of 497 public elementary schools	37.4%		47.6	251^st of 491 public elementary schools	48.9%	60		43.5	46.2	47.5	40.7	43.5		35.0	27.1	$20,169
Mathewson School	Public	K-5	466 West River St.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3527	315	31	10.0	24.8%	197 (62.5%)	14 (4.4%)	56 (17.8%)	34 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	59.6	212^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.3%		57.6	215^th of 491 public elementary schools	56.2%	3	58.0	56.9	45.1	58.0		65.5	66.7	44.0		$24,290
Chapel School	Public	K-6	380 Chapel Street	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4192	302	24	12.6	40.7%	100 (33.1%)	78 (25.8%)	104 (34.4%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	22.6	357^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.2%		34	304^th of 491 public elementary schools	38.1%	53		31.3	25.6			33.3	27.9	28.6	47.2	$21,123
Eli Whitney School	Public	K-6	1130 Huntington Road	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4198	461	32	14.2	34.3%	178 (38.6%)	91 (19.7%)	163 (35.4%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	68.6	176^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.6%		74.2	146^th of 491 public elementary schools	70.3%	30	55.4	46.8	64.1	71.6	56.1	67.7	70.3	63.5	52.4	$20,316
Orange Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Orange Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3537	404	34	11.7	23.3%	280 (69.3%)	28 (6.9%)	58 (14.4%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	58.1	215^th of 497 public elementary schools	56.7%		46.5	253^rd of 491 public elementary schools	48.5%	38		52.2	66.7	55.9		55.1	64.8	41.4		$21,271
Nichols School	Public	K-6	396 Nichols Avenue	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4294	441	27	16.5	53.7%	92 (20.9%)	102 (23.1%)	212 (48.1%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.2%)	18.6	374^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.7%		23.6	350^th of 491 public elementary schools	28.7%	24	42.9	20.5	19.1	35.1	28.2	17.9	16.2	40.3	14.1	$19,522
Second Hill Lane School	Public	K-6	65 Second Hill Lane	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4292	594	47	12.5	46.5%	133 (22.4%)	97 (16.3%)	322 (54.2%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.1%)	29.1	332^nd of 497 public elementary schools	33.2%		32.6	318^th of 491 public elementary schools	35.2%	14	45.8	35.8	45.2	30.2	37.8	45.7	31.0	24.0	37.8	$17,511

Frequently Asked Questions about J. F. Kennedy School

How many students attend J. F. Kennedy School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended J. F. Kennedy School.

What schools do graduates of J. F. Kennedy School attend?

Students who attend J. F. Kennedy School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Shore Middle School
High : Jonathan Law High School

What is the racial makeup of J. F. Kennedy School?

Students at J. F. Kennedy School are 61% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is J. F. Kennedy School a good school?

J. F. Kennedy School ranks 246^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is J. F. Kennedy School in?

Milford School District

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