J F Kennedy Elementary

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J F Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Randolph, MA that serves 420 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Randolph school district, which is ranked 312 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

J F Kennedy Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Massachusetts elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.31% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.17% statewide and 21.66% in the Randolph district. The school's spending per student has increased in recent years, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, but these factors do not seem to translate into better academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools like Margaret L Donovan, Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary, and Martin E Young Elementary, J F Kennedy Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students rank relatively high, suggesting the school may have effective strategies in place for supporting this specific subgroup.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20 Hurley Dr
       Randolph, MA  02368


(781) 961-6211

District: Randolph

SchoolDigger Rank:
776th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,979 Help


Students who attend J F Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Randolph Community Middle
High:    Randolph High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.7%
Hispanic:
14.8%
Asian:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.1% Help


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Compare Details J F Kennedy Elementary ranks worse than 84.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Randolph School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at J F Kennedy Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (55.7%), Hispanic (14.8%), Asian (12.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary is 8.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Randolph School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J F Kennedy Elementary is $25,979, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Randolph School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J F Kennedy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks J F Kennedy Elementary 776th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See J F Kennedy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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African American students:


Randolph:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph 312th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J F Kennedy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 20.40 728th 884 17.6%
2004 12.74 778th 882 11.8%
2005 15.57 768th 887 13.4%
2006 13.01 817th 911 10.3%
2007 11.11 832nd 911 8.7%
2008 10.52 830th 908 8.6%
2009 7.78 858th 909 5.6%
2010 11.73 835th 920 9.2%
2011 14.59 809th 924 12.4%
2012 17.13 781st 930 16.0%
2013 9.38 854th 928 8.0%
2014 8.41 876th 926 5.4%
2015 16.09 798th 914 12.7%
2016 6.69 898th 932 3.6%
2017 17.15 814th 938 13.2%
2018 19.12 793rd 934 15.1%
2019 14.30 841st 942 10.7%
2021 17.07 772nd 936 17.5%
2022 20.00 755th 932 19.0%
2023 19.09 753rd 928 18.9%
2024 16.99 776th 916 15.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.35 72nd 267 73.0%
2023 57.52 52nd 264 80.3%
2024 48.98 105th 282 62.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.53 616th 886 30.5%
2019 23.66 769th 896 14.2%
2021 29.48 664th 894 25.7%
2022 35.08 613th 905 32.3%
2023 20.42 637th 703 9.4%
2024 18.08 668th 731 8.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 460th 685 32.8%
2019 24.32 595th 700 15.0%
2021 37.70 447th 705 36.6%
2022 36.28 524th 772 32.1%
2023 32.66 562nd 757 25.8%
2024 29.10 601st 760 20.9%
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Rank History for Female students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.04 766th 893 14.2%
2019 21.43 751st 902 16.7%
2021 17.78 738th 898 17.8%
2022 21.15 728th 901 19.2%
2023 22.76 699th 887 21.2%
2024 15.53 780th 886 12.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 448th 656 31.7%
2019 33.18 445th 665 33.1%
2021 15.56 611th 632 3.3%
2022 32.38 446th 672 33.6%
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Rank History for Male students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.91 744th 898 17.1%
2019 10.98 847th 907 6.6%
2021 19.29 737th 904 18.5%
2022 22.28 727th 908 19.9%
2023 19.56 738th 896 17.6%
2024 20.59 726th 891 18.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.36 725th 925 21.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.33 149th 154 3.2%
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Rank History for African American students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.41 125th 174 28.2%
2019 31.16 131st 172 23.8%
2021 38.76 95th 166 42.8%
2022 41.14 102nd 173 41.0%
2023 27.05 134th 167 19.8%
2024 32.93 118th 167 29.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J F Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.88 139th 379 63.3%
2019 20.32 357th 398 10.3%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for J F Kennedy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 319 81 16 18 4 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 289 88 27 28 2 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 298 88 19 26 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 246 112 52 27 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1996 246 112 52 27 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1997 250 115 46 40 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1998 232 135 49 43 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 182 139 54 55 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 226 212 64 64 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 233 221 60 50 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 179 222 80 29 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 179 222 80 29 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 176 208 72 33 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2005 130 228 66 30 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2006 170 300 78 37 0 n/a n/a 5 590
2007 143 285 64 31 2 n/a n/a 7 532
2008 71 236 75 43 2 n/a n/a 13 440
2009 71 245 65 46 2 1 14 0 444
2010 80 229 65 43 3 1 21 0 442
2011 71 250 69 49 1 3 20 0 463
2012 67 183 60 44 0 1 14 0 369
2013 79 213 67 48 0 1 11 0 419
2014 77 209 57 63 0 0 16 0 422
2015 82 206 60 66 0 1 16 0 431
2016 78 249 58 59 1 2 22 0 469
2017 68 264 63 64 1 2 22 0 484
2018 52 243 61 73 3 4 29 0 465
2019 54 235 61 60 1 2 28 0 441
2020 54 215 62 60 1 1 27 0 420
2021 45 200 50 54 1 0 18 0 368
2022 44 214 50 57 1 1 19 0 386
2023 47 234 53 62 1 1 22 0 420

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 438 n/a n/a n/a
1993 434 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 433 n/a n/a n/a
1995 439 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 439 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 452 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 432 n/a 0.0 0
2000 569 n/a 0.0 33.9
2001 565 n/a 0.0 40.5
2002 511 n/a n/a 38.2
2003 511 n/a n/a 38.2
2004 489 38.4 12.7 39.1
2005 456 35.1 13.0 44.1
2006 590 38.7 15.2 52
2007 532 34.0 15.6 59.8
2008 440 37.0 11.9 52
2009 444 29.7 14.9 52.3
2010 442 34.6 12.7 53.8
2011 463 31.6 14.6 54.9
2012 369 35.0 10.5 48.5
2013 419 36.5 11.4 51.1
2014 422 37.2 11.3 55.2
2015 431 38.0 11.3 50.1
2016 469 40.0 11.7 n/a
2017 484 43.5 11.1 n/a
2018 465 39.9 11.6 n/a
2019 441 42.9 10.2 n/a
2020 420 45.0 9.3 n/a
2021 368 40.5 9.0 n/a
2022 386 45.5 8.4 n/a
2023 420 46.7 8.9 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 J F Kennedy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 438 n/a n/a n/a
1993 434 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 433 n/a n/a n/a
1995 439 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 439 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 452 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 432 n/a 0.0 0
2000 569 n/a 0.0 33.9
2001 565 n/a 0.0 40.5
2002 511 n/a n/a 38.2
2003 511 n/a n/a 38.2
2004 489 38.4 12.7 39.1
2005 456 35.1 13.0 44.1
2006 590 38.7 15.2 52
2007 532 34.0 15.6 59.8
2008 440 37.0 11.9 52
2009 444 29.7 14.9 52.3
2010 442 34.6 12.7 53.8
2011 463 31.6 14.6 54.9
2012 369 35.0 10.5 48.5
2013 419 36.5 11.4 51.1
2014 422 37.2 11.3 55.2
2015 431 38.0 11.3 50.1
2016 469 40.0 11.7 n/a
2017 484 43.5 11.1 n/a
2018 465 39.9 11.6 n/a
2019 441 42.9 10.2 n/a
2020 420 45.0 9.3 n/a
2021 368 40.5 9.0 n/a
2022 386 45.5 8.4 n/a
2023 420 46.7 8.9 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 J F Kennedy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,198 (5.7%) $19,734 (94.3%) $20,932
2021 $1,804 (6.9%) $24,175 (93.1%) $25,979

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J F Kennedy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 841st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 753rd of 928 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J F Kennedy Elementary)3829.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Randolph)4238.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J F Kennedy Elementary)3627.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Randolph)3134.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J F Kennedy Elementary)2417.7
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph)4226.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (J F Kennedy Elementary)3626
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Randolph)4328.4
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J F Kennedy Elementary)2922.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph)5026.5
 23.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (J F Kennedy Elementary)2926.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Randolph)4128.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (J F Kennedy Elementary)1620.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Randolph)3424.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (J F Kennedy Elementary)3023.1
 6.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Randolph)3828.8
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (J F Kennedy Elementary)3426.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Randolph)3429.7
 4.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (J F Kennedy Elementary)1620.8
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Randolph)3327.7
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441420
 4.8%
African American235234
 0.4%
American Indian11
Asian6153
 13.1%
Hispanic6062
 3.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White5447
 13%
Two or More Races2822
 21.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J F Kennedy Elementary

Students at J F Kennedy Elementary are 56% African American, 15% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 11% White, 5% Two or more races.

J F Kennedy Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended J F Kennedy Elementary.

Students who attend J F Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Randolph Community Middle
High : Randolph High


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