John F. Kennedy #7

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John F. Kennedy #7 is an elementary school in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serving 320 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Scranton School District, which is ranked 475 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John F. Kennedy #7 has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 16.2% in the Scranton School District. The school's performance was slightly better in PSSA Science, with 47.1% of students proficient or better, but still lagged behind the state and district averages. In PSSA English Language Arts, 36.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to 53% statewide and 33.3% in the district. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high percentage of disabled students.

Interestingly, the nearby Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, which is outside the Scranton School District, performs significantly better than John F. Kennedy #7 and the other district schools, with higher proficiency rates and a higher overall ranking. This suggests that the Scranton School District may be facing systemic challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, despite the relatively high per-student spending and decreasing student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy #7.


Detail:

Public K-4

 Prospect Ave & Saginaw St
       Scranton, PA  18505


(570) 348-3673

District: Scranton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1287th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,931 Help


Students who attend John F. Kennedy #7 usually attend:

Middle:    South Scranton Intrmd School
High:    Scranton High School
    West Scranton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.9%
White:
20.9%
Asian:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John F. Kennedy #7 ranks worse than 84.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Scranton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John F. Kennedy #7 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.9%), White (20.9%), Asian (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy #7 is 11.9, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the Scranton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy #7 is $17,931, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Scranton School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F. Kennedy #7:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy #7 1287th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See John F. Kennedy #7 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Scranton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scranton School District 475th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F. Kennedy #7

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Rank History for all students at John F. Kennedy #7

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.47 734th 1302 43.6%
2004 71.24 411th 1308 68.6%
2005 72.94 347th 1299 73.3%
2006 63.74 624th 1545 59.6%
2007 30.14 1266th 1555 18.6%
2008 47.47 1031st 1551 33.5%
2009 36.38 1202nd 1549 22.4%
2010 38.05 1211th 1579 23.3%
2011 17.75 1419th 1597 11.1%
2012 19.23 1378th 1599 13.8%
2013 19.50 1278th 1519 15.9%
2014 17.30 1253rd 1467 14.6%
2015 20.11 1183rd 1474 19.7%
2016 24.31 1224th 1554 21.2%
2017 15.88 1291st 1547 16.5%
2018 30.82 1147th 1530 25.0%
2019 30.94 1144th 1544 25.9%
2021 11.29 1241st 1433 13.4%
2022 9.02 1371st 1534 10.6%
2023 19.32 1238th 1534 19.3%
2024 15.00 1287th 1526 15.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F. Kennedy #7

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.04 1119th 1414 20.9%
2024 23.73 1144th 1432 20.1%
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Rank History for Female students at John F. Kennedy #7

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.73 1280th 1488 14.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John F. Kennedy #7

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.08 584th 1043 44.0%
2024 19.41 918th 1084 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at John F. Kennedy #7

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.27 1233rd 1495 17.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F. Kennedy #7

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.61 327th 432 24.3%
2024 27.75 348th 454 23.3%
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Rank History for White students at John F. Kennedy #7

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.75 1183rd 1236 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

John F. Kennedy #7 Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for John F. Kennedy #7

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 282 12 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1989 307 15 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1990 311 20 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 300 23 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1992 280 33 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 249 24 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1994 266 22 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1995 237 32 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1996 237 32 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1997 243 31 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1998 210 29 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 204 32 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 190 35 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 175 39 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2002 168 37 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2003 168 37 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2004 176 42 4 44 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 173 40 3 58 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 165 41 11 55 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 180 48 0 96 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2008 193 34 7 119 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 151 33 8 93 0 n/a n/a 8 293
2010 201 35 9 117 1 n/a n/a 19 382
2011 189 39 1 131 0 10 11 0 381
2012 187 49 5 141 0 2 14 0 398
2013 185 44 16 157 0 2 28 0 432
2014 174 50 18 163 0 5 29 0 439
2015 167 43 23 176 0 4 27 0 440
2016 149 39 30 185 0 1 32 0 436
2017 134 30 40 181 1 1 31 0 418
2018 136 34 49 160 2 1 25 0 407
2019 124 42 57 189 2 1 22 0 437
2020 105 50 55 192 1 1 13 0 417
2021 89 46 60 191 1 1 16 0 404
2022 76 47 48 143 1 0 16 0 331
2023 67 38 52 147 0 0 16 0 320

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 John F. Kennedy #7

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 16.4 18.2 n/a
1989 329 15.7 20.9 n/a
1990 340 16.1 21.1 0
1991 330 16.3 20.2 n/a
1992 324 16.4 19.7 n/a
1993 282 12.0 23.5 n/a
1994 300 12.0 25.0 n/a
1995 287 12.0 23.9 n/a
1996 287 12.0 23.9 n/a
1997 288 12.0 24.0 n/a
1998 251 12.0 20.9 n/a
1999 245 12.0 20.4 n/a
2000 239 12.0 19.9 60.3
2001 231 11.0 21.0 54.1
2002 227 16.3 13.9 51.5
2003 227 16.3 13.9 51.5
2004 266 15.3 17.4 44.7
2005 274 16.0 17.1 42.7
2006 272 16.4 16.6 59.2
2007 325 16.0 20.3 57.2
2008 353 23.7 14.9 60.6
2009 293 23.1 12.7 71.2
2010 382 25.7 14.8 71.3
2011 381 28.3 13.4 64.3
2012 398 25.4 15.6 59.5
2013 432 28.2 15.3 73.4
2014 439 28.3 15.5 75.2
2015 440 30.0 14.6 74.8
2016 436 31.0 14.0 81.9
2017 418 35.2 11.8 80.4
2018 407 32.2 12.6 67.6
2019 437 30.5 14.2 100
2020 417 29.4 14.1 100
2021 404 28.0 14.4 99.3
2022 331 27.2 12.1 99.1
2023 320 26.7 11.9 100

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 John F. Kennedy #7

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 16.4 18.2 n/a
1989 329 15.7 20.9 n/a
1990 340 16.1 21.1 0
1991 330 16.3 20.2 n/a
1992 324 16.4 19.7 n/a
1993 282 12.0 23.5 n/a
1994 300 12.0 25.0 n/a
1995 287 12.0 23.9 n/a
1996 287 12.0 23.9 n/a
1997 288 12.0 24.0 n/a
1998 251 12.0 20.9 n/a
1999 245 12.0 20.4 n/a
2000 239 12.0 19.9 60.3
2001 231 11.0 21.0 54.1
2002 227 16.3 13.9 51.5
2003 227 16.3 13.9 51.5
2004 266 15.3 17.4 44.7
2005 274 16.0 17.1 42.7
2006 272 16.4 16.6 59.2
2007 325 16.0 20.3 57.2
2008 353 23.7 14.9 60.6
2009 293 23.1 12.7 71.2
2010 382 25.7 14.8 71.3
2011 381 28.3 13.4 64.3
2012 398 25.4 15.6 59.5
2013 432 28.2 15.3 73.4
2014 439 28.3 15.5 75.2
2015 440 30.0 14.6 74.8
2016 436 31.0 14.0 81.9
2017 418 35.2 11.8 80.4
2018 407 32.2 12.6 67.6
2019 437 30.5 14.2 100
2020 417 29.4 14.1 100
2021 404 28.0 14.4 99.3
2022 331 27.2 12.1 99.1
2023 320 26.7 11.9 100

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 John F. Kennedy #7

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $325 (2.5%) $12,622 (97.5%) $12,948
2020 $1,384 (9.3%) $13,443 (90.7%) $14,827
2021 $1,388 (10.7%) $11,612 (89.3%) $13,000
2022 $3,016 (16.8%) $14,914 (83.2%) $17,931

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Kennedy #7

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1144th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1238th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (John F. Kennedy #7)40.521.2
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy #7)64.336.2
 28.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (John F. Kennedy #7)20.730
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (John F. Kennedy #7)73.152
 21.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy #7)48.434
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (John F. Kennedy #7)25.325.8
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (John F. Kennedy #7)73.152
 21.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy #7)54.835
 19.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437320
 26.8%
African American4238
 9.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian5752
 8.8%
Hispanic189147
 22.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12467
 46%
Two or More Races2216
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy #7

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended John F. Kennedy #7.

John F. Kennedy #7 ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at John F. Kennedy #7 are 46% Hispanic, 21% White, 16% Asian, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend John F. Kennedy #7 usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Scranton Intrmd School
High : Scranton High School
High : West Scranton High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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