Kennedy John F Elementary School

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Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks 570 th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kennedy John F Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jamaica Plain, MA, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 375 students. The school is part of the Boston school district, which is ranked 305 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennedy John F Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a ranking between 570-754 out of 916-936 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is generally below the Boston and Massachusetts state averages across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 32.42% in ELA, 36.26% in Math, and 39.47% in Science, compared to Boston's 26.91%, 26.39%, and 21.7%, and the state's 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Hernandez K-8 School, Hale Elementary School, and Mendell Elementary School, generally perform better than Kennedy John F Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Additionally, over the past few years, Kennedy John F Elementary School has seen a decline in its academic performance, with proficiency rates dropping across all grades and subjects.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

7 Bolster Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(617) 635-8127

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
570^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,740

Students who attend Kennedy John F Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Frederick Pilot Middle School
	Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
	Ohrenberger School
	UP Academy Charter School of Boston
High:	Another Course To College
	Boston Adult Technical Academy
	Boston Arts Academy
	Boston Community Leadership Academy
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	Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School
	Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
	Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
	Boston Latin Academy
	Boston Latin School
	Brighton High School
	Burke High School
	Carter School
	Charlestown High School
	Community Academy
	Community Academy of Science and Health
	Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
	East Boston High School
	Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
	English High School
	Excel High School
	Fenway High School
	Greater Egleston High School
	Lyon High School
	Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
	Margarita Muniz Academy
	New Mission High School
	O'Bryant School of Math & Science
	Quincy Upper School
	Snowden International High School
	TechBoston Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 375

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.9%

African American:

20.5%

White:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks worse than 62.2% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 23^rd among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Kennedy John F Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.9%), African American (20.5%), White (17.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy John F Elementary School is 13.3. 69 elementary schools in the Boston School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Kennedy John F Elementary School employs 28.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy John F Elementary School is $25,740. 62 elementary schools in the Boston School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy John F Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy John F Elementary School 570^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Kennedy John F Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 305^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kennedy John F Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	3.62	859^th	884	2.8%
2004	8.60	817^th	882	7.4%
2005	6.77	846^th	887	4.6%
2006	5.48	881^st	911	3.3%
2007	3.39	894^th	911	1.9%
2008	5.68	871^st	908	4.1%
2009	5.47	877^th	909	3.5%
2010	11.06	839^th	920	8.8%
2011	28.57	703^rd	924	23.9%
2012	24.91	725^th	930	22.0%
2013	25.98	731^st	928	21.2%
2014	43.89	579^th	926	37.5%
2015	47.63	524^th	914	42.7%
2016	38.27	620^th	932	33.5%
2017	20.07	783^rd	938	16.5%
2018	8.89	882^nd	934	5.6%
2019	21.44	776^th	942	17.6%
2021	19.48	754^th	936	19.4%
2022	20.76	748^th	932	19.7%
2023	38.77	576^th	928	37.9%
2024	38.49	570^th	916	37.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	29.29	186^th	244	23.8%
2019	52.61	79^th	258	69.4%
2021	55.23	48^th	240	80.0%
2022	61.46	46^th	267	82.8%
2023	42.65	125^th	264	52.7%
2024	42.03	147^th	282	47.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	22.29	784^th	886	11.5%
2019	35.86	619^th	896	30.9%
2021	29.31	669^th	894	25.2%
2022	26.83	715^th	905	21.0%
2023	54.02	262^nd	703	62.7%
2024	44.24	359^th	731	50.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	26.34	576^th	685	15.9%
2019	39.02	450^th	700	35.7%
2021	31.71	510^th	705	27.7%
2022	28.69	600^th	772	22.3%
2023	44.20	431^st	757	43.1%
2024	40.89	458^th	760	39.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	12.43	820^th	893	8.2%
2019	20.67	760^th	902	15.7%
2021	23.57	689^th	898	23.3%
2022	22.01	719^th	901	20.2%
2023	31.27	614^th	887	30.8%
2024	31.36	616^th	886	30.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	30.73	471^st	656	28.2%
2019	46.44	316^th	665	52.5%
2021	44.18	314^th	632	50.3%
2022	41.37	354^th	672	47.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	8.28	860^th	898	4.2%
2019	24.12	737^th	907	18.7%
2021	18.67	746^th	904	17.5%
2022	23.03	721^st	908	20.6%
2023	46.80	478^th	896	46.7%
2024	48.08	466^th	891	47.7%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.76	751^st	925	18.8%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.44	236^th	399	40.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	45.98	92^nd	174	47.1%
2019	49.25	81^st	172	52.9%
2021	55.94	52^nd	166	68.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	27.46	302^nd	379	20.3%
2019	50.47	180^th	398	54.8%
2021	40.19	200^th	379	47.2%
2022	42.23	204^th	401	49.1%
2023	58.92	121^st	420	71.2%
2024	51.46	169^th	446	62.1%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Saturday, May 21, 2016

The John F. kennedy is the first STEM Elementary School in Massachusetts. They are using the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to teach students thinking skills and problem solving in all subjects. They started implementing hands on activities tied through literature in primary grades. I am very happy with the school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Kennedy John F Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	27	140	1	238	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
1989	36	126	6	291	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1990	35	164	5	330	2	n/a	n/a	0	536
1991	34	154	0	322	2	n/a	n/a	0	512
1992	25	139	2	363	4	n/a	n/a	0	533
1993	27	122	2	425	2	n/a	n/a	0	578
1994	26	125	4	443	2	n/a	n/a	0	600
1995	18	133	3	431	2	n/a	n/a	0	587
1996	18	133	3	431	2	n/a	n/a	0	587
1997	20	132	1	397	2	n/a	n/a	0	552
1998	16	125	2	375	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
1999	13	131	7	368	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2000	13	125	6	360	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
2001	10	120	7	354	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
2002	8	121	3	303	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2003	8	121	3	303	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2004	6	93	3	288	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
2005	4	103	5	287	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2006	15	71	2	306	0	n/a	n/a	3	397
2007	9	78	1	301	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2008	9	68	0	297	0	n/a	n/a	2	376
2009	7	72	0	280	0	0	2	0	361
2010	7	59	1	282	0	0	3	0	352
2011	8	70	1	283	0	0	3	0	365
2012	8	67	1	307	0	0	7	0	390
2013	11	78	4	309	1	0	7	0	410
2014	11	79	3	300	0	0	7	0	400
2015	15	79	2	298	0	0	8	0	402
2016	15	78	2	290	0	0	9	0	394
2017	18	78	4	273	0	0	9	0	382
2018	25	71	7	281	0	0	8	0	392
2019	32	58	6	262	0	0	13	0	371
2020	40	69	7	260	1	0	8	0	385
2021	46	63	6	223	1	0	8	0	347
2022	57	49	7	205	1	0	15	0	334
2023	65	77	6	206	1	0	20	0	375

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 Kennedy John F Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	407	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	459	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	536	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	512	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	533	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	578	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	600	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	587	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	587	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	552	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	519	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	519	n/a	0.0	94.6
2000	504	n/a	0.0	92.5
2001	491	n/a	0.0	91.9
2002	435	n/a	n/a	94.9
2003	435	n/a	n/a	94.9
2004	390	24.0	16.3	90
2005	399	29.5	13.5	86.7
2006	397	28.5	13.9	82.5
2007	389	28.0	13.9	81
2008	376	29.0	13.0	91.7
2009	361	27.5	13.1	87.3
2010	352	26.5	13.2	94.3
2011	365	27.5	13.2	90.7
2012	390	26.7	14.5	78.2
2013	410	30.0	13.6	79.3
2014	400	21.1	18.9	88.5
2015	402	27.0	14.8	81.1
2016	394	24.0	16.4	n/a
2017	382	18.9	20.2	n/a
2018	392	26.7	14.6	n/a
2019	371	26.0	14.2	n/a
2020	385	26.8	14.3	n/a
2021	347	27.1	12.8	n/a
2022	334	26.1	12.7	n/a
2023	375	28.1	13.3	n/a

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 Kennedy John F Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	407	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	459	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	536	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	512	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	533	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	578	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	600	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	587	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	587	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	552	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	519	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	519	n/a	0.0	94.6
2000	504	n/a	0.0	92.5
2001	491	n/a	0.0	91.9
2002	435	n/a	n/a	94.9
2003	435	n/a	n/a	94.9
2004	390	24.0	16.3	90
2005	399	29.5	13.5	86.7
2006	397	28.5	13.9	82.5
2007	389	28.0	13.9	81
2008	376	29.0	13.0	91.7
2009	361	27.5	13.1	87.3
2010	352	26.5	13.2	94.3
2011	365	27.5	13.2	90.7
2012	390	26.7	14.5	78.2
2013	410	30.0	13.6	79.3
2014	400	21.1	18.9	88.5
2015	402	27.0	14.8	81.1
2016	394	24.0	16.4	n/a
2017	382	18.9	20.2	n/a
2018	392	26.7	14.6	n/a
2019	371	26.0	14.2	n/a
2020	385	26.8	14.3	n/a
2021	347	27.1	12.8	n/a
2022	334	26.1	12.7	n/a
2023	375	28.1	13.3	n/a

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 Kennedy John F Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,681 (7.7%)	$20,156 (92.3%)	$21,837
2020	$1,358 (5.9%)	$21,836 (94.1%)	$23,194
2021	$2,050 (8.0%)	$23,690 (92.0%)	$25,740

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy John F Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 776^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 576^th of 928 Elementary schools	20.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	41	35.1	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston)	39	32.2	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	42	40.4	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boston)	34	27.7	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	32	38	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)	33	26.1	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	34	56	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boston)	33	27.6	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	43	46.3	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)	38	31.6	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	37	22	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boston)	34	24.8	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	14	30	16%
5th Grade Science (Boston)	24	23.5	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	38	36.8	1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boston)	36	29.3	6.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	37	35.1	1.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Boston)	33	25.6	7.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Kennedy John F Elementary School)	14	30	16%
All Grades Science (Boston)	25	23.1	1.9%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	375	1.1%
African American	58	77	32.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	262	206	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	65	103.1%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%

Schools Near Kennedy John F Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kennedy John F Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7 Bolster Street	Jamaica Plain	02130	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8127	375	28	13.3		65 (17.3%)	77 (20.5%)	206 (54.9%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	38.5	570^th of 916 public elementary schools	37.8%		38.8	576^th of 928 public elementary schools	37.9%	6	37.5	32.2	31.6	27.0			32.4	37.5	37.3	50.0	18.9			36.3	39.5		39.5	$25,740	$2,050	$23,690
Hennigan K-8 School	Public	K-8	200 Heath Street	Jamaica Plain	02130	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8264	509	51	10.0		27 (5.3%)	125 (24.6%)	329 (64.6%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.4%)	6	899^th of 916 public elementary schools	1.9%		6.4	903^rd of 928 public elementary schools	2.7%	4	17.7	9.3	4.8	13.7	7.1	4.5	8.6	11.8	9.1	1.6	3.9	1.8	1.5	4.1	6.4	3.0	4.6	$27,994	$2,341	$25,654
West Zone Early Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-1	200 Heath Street	Jamaica Plain	02130	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8275	111	14	8.2		12 (10.8%)	28 (25.2%)	60 (54.1%)	10 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)																		$37,390	$2,133	$35,256
Mendell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	164 School Street	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8234	312	26	11.9		100 (32.1%)	89 (28.5%)	92 (29.5%)	11 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	54	428^th of 916 public elementary schools	53.3%		64.9	326^th of 928 public elementary schools	64.9%	102	35.9	50.0	39.5	44.1			42.3	38.5	50.0	36.8	40.6			41.5	50.0		50.0	$25,268	$2,182	$23,086
Curley K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	493 Centre St.	Jamaica Plain	02130	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8176	931	96	9.7		296 (31.8%)	161 (17.3%)	366 (39.3%)	39 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (7.2%)	57.9	391^st of 916 public elementary schools	57.3%		53.3	443^rd of 928 public elementary schools	52.3%	52	50.0	47.4	40.2	43.6	12.5	10.1	36.5	47.8	53.1	40.2	38.0	1.5	4.5	34.0	41.8	6.0	26.6	$28,561	$2,289	$26,272
Hernandez K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	61 School Street	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8187	425	28	15.2		47 (11.1%)	15 (3.5%)	347 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	33.5	608^th of 916 public elementary schools	33.6%		26.6	677^th of 928 public elementary schools	27.0%	69	48.9	28.9	18.6	32.4	16.1	12.0	28.0	51.1	20.0	25.6	29.4	0.0	12.0	25.3	18.6	16.0	17.7	$24,061	$2,103	$21,958
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School	Public	PK, KG-2	160 Harrishof Street	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8247	120	14	8.8		3 (2.5%)	38 (31.7%)	75 (62.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)																		$34,184	$2,061	$32,124
Ellis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	302 Walnut Avenue	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8257	318	36	8.8		16 (5.0%)	101 (31.8%)	195 (61.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	8.1	876^th of 916 public elementary schools	4.4%		6.1	905^th of 928 public elementary schools	2.5%	29	20.6	8.6	17.4	11.5			14.4	12.9	8.8	0.0	12.0			8.8	8.3		8.3	$27,935	$2,808	$25,127
Hale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	51 Cedar Street	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8205	169	13	12.7		17 (10.1%)	81 (47.9%)	51 (30.2%)	9 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.5%)	67.8	303^rd of 916 public elementary schools	66.9%		59.3	387^th of 928 public elementary schools	58.3%	84	52.2	56.5	61.9	42.9			53.4	30.4	69.6	55.0	52.4			51.7	40.0		40.0	$24,695	$2,095	$22,600
Tobin K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	40 Smith St	Roxbury	02120	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8393	426	36	11.9		17 (4.0%)	112 (26.3%)	267 (62.7%)	21 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	9.7	865^th of 916 public elementary schools	5.6%		10.7	862^nd of 928 public elementary schools	7.1%	3	19.4	10.0	15.0	11.6	9.3	17.8	13.8	12.5	10.0	0.0	18.6	11.6	0.0	8.6	17.5	6.7	11.8	$26,331	$2,149	$24,182

Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy John F Elementary School

Is Kennedy John F Elementary School a good school?

Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks 570^th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kennedy John F Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kennedy John F Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frederick Pilot Middle School
Middle : Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Middle : Ohrenberger School
Middle : UP Academy Charter School of Boston
High : Another Course To College
High : Boston Adult Technical Academy
High : Boston Arts Academy
High : Boston Community Leadership Academy
High : Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School
High : Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
High : Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
High : Boston Latin Academy
High : Boston Latin School
High : Brighton High School
High : Burke High School
High : Carter School
High : Charlestown High School
High : Community Academy
High : Community Academy of Science and Health
High : Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
High : East Boston High School
High : Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
High : English High School
High : Excel High School
High : Fenway High School
High : Greater Egleston High School
High : Lyon High School
High : Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
High : Margarita Muniz Academy
High : New Mission High School
High : O'Bryant School of Math & Science
High : Quincy Upper School
High : Snowden International High School
High : TechBoston Academy

What is the racial makeup of Kennedy John F Elementary School?

Students at Kennedy John F Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 21% African American, 17% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Kennedy John F Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 375 students attended Kennedy John F Elementary School.

What district is Kennedy John F Elementary School in?

Boston

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