Enrollment
304
Elementary
DISTRICT 300 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY·NCES 061887002287
John F. Kennedy Elementary
785 Price St., Daly City, CA 94014 · (650) 991-1239 · San Mateo County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL304 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 64% of California public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
159 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 73 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 43 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 48 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 44 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (73) is 66% larger than its 5th grade class (44).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
50.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +3.4pp since 2014
Math
50.8%
CA avg 37.7% . +5.8pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 51 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 20.2% | 30.2% | 21.7% | 27.9% |
| Math | 25.8% | 25.0% | 28.0% | 21.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| 2023-24 | 47.2% | 53.4% |
| 2022-23 | 46.6% | 56.8% |
| 2021-22 | 51.9% | 42.0% |
| 2020-21 | 43.2% | 46.2% |
| 2018-19 | 45.8% | 43.9% |
| 2017-18 | 44.9% | 35.6% |
| 2016-17 | 48.1% | 44.5% |
| 2015-16 | 46.0% | 46.0% |
| 2014-15 | 47.0% | 45.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
51.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.9%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 49% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like John F. Kennedy Elementary
John F. Kennedy Elementary's state test result (51.0% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Elementary this school | 304 | 52.3% | 51.0% |
| Millard McCollam Elementary San Jose | 370 | 53.5% | 42.6% |
| Westlake Elementary Daly City | 321 | 54.5% | 38.7% |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary Daly City | 407 | 51.8% | 44.4% |
| Potrero Heights Elementary South San Gabriel | 380 | 57.9% | 65.9% |
| Garden Village Elementary Colma | 288 | 60.1% | 40.5% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.0% | #1,651 of 5,151 | #58 of 96 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.8% | #1,537 of 5,172 ▼ 215 | #57 of 96 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.4% | #1,996 of 5,172 ▲ 112 | #59 of 96 ▲ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.7pp | #2,058 of 5,116 | #31 of 96 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 304 | #4,728 of 5,915 | #75 of 106 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.7:1 | #1,966 of 5,352 | #43 of 99 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.2% | #1,914 of 5,354 | #62 of 99 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.3% | #3,816 of 5,625 | #32 of 103 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.4% | #956 of 3,837 | #21 of 79 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
304
-94 (-24%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 649
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
was 24.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 304 | 14 | 21.7:1 | 52% (159) |
| 2023-24 | 312 | 15.8 | 19.7:1 | 60% (188) |
| 2022-23 | 317 | 16.2 | 19.6:1 | 53% (169) |
| 2020-21 | 398 | 16 | 24.9:1 | 53% (210) |
| 2017-18 | 402 | 17.8 | 22.6:1 | 71% (285) |
| 2015-16 | 428 | 19 | 22.5:1 | 66% (284) |
| 2010-11 | 495 | N/A | N/A | 58% (287) |
| 2000-01 | 573 | 28 | 20.5:1 | 44% (254) |
| 1990-91 | 649 | 24 | 27.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for John F. Kennedy Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (402 to 304); teachers down 21% (17.8 to 14).
About John F. Kennedy Elementary
John F. Kennedy Elementary is a low-enrollment elementary school for students in Daly City, California. A federal count lists 304 students at the school, in kindergarten through 5. Average enrollment for elementary schools in California is about 465, so this school runs 35% smaller than that.
The district for John F. Kennedy Elementary is Jefferson Elementary, with 14 schools and 4,942 students.
By race and ethnicity, John F. Kennedy Elementary is 51% Hispanic. Other reported shares: 37% Asian, 6% multiracial, and 4% White. That compares with about 25% Hispanic among all San Mateo County residents. John F. Kennedy Elementary has a diversity index of 59%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The ratio of students to teachers is 21.7:1, with 14 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. Elementary schools in California have a similar average ratio of 22.3:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at John F. Kennedy Elementary is 52%. The 34% average for public schools in San Mateo County is 18 points lower.
John F. Kennedy Elementary is graded B by allk12, scoring above 64% of California public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate on state tests with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For John F. Kennedy Elementary, the prediction is 48.9% and the result is 51.0%.
Among San Mateo County residents, median household income is about $158,855, roughly 54% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 176 public schools in San Mateo County, with a combined enrollment of about 82,403.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks 2nd on average proficiency.
NCES assigns John F. Kennedy Elementary the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 24%, from 398 to 304. Its ratio of students to teachers was 24.9:1 in 2020-21, and 21.7:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for John F. Kennedy Elementary covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
San Mateo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
742,340
Census ACS
Median income
$158,855
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
82,403 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jefferson Elementary
- Fernando Rivera IntermediateMiddle · 588 students
- Thomas R. Pollicita MiddleMiddle · 558 students
- Benjamin Franklin IntermediateMiddle · 497 students
- Susan B. Anthony ElementaryElementary · 407 students
- Westlake ElementaryElementary · 321 students
- Daniel Webster ElementaryElementary · 317 students
Other schools in Daly City
- Westmoor HighHigh · 1,278 students
- Jefferson HighHigh · 1,072 students
- Fernando Rivera IntermediateMiddle · 588 students
- Thomas R. Pollicita MiddleMiddle · 558 students
- Summit Public School: ShastaHigh · 458 students
- Susan B. Anthony ElementaryElementary · 407 students
Other John F. Kennedy Elementary schools
9 other US public schools in 4 states are named John F. Kennedy Elementary. John F. Kennedy Elementary is the 9th largest of the 10.
- John F. Kennedy ElementaryRiverside, CA · 864 students
- John F. Kennedy ElementaryDinuba, CA · 488 students
- John F. Kennedy ElementaryNewark, CA · 455 students
- John F. Kennedy ElementaryIndio, CA · 390 students
- John F. Kennedy ElementarySanta Ana, CA · 380 students
Nearby schools
- Thomas R. Pollicita Middle0.4 mi · 558
- Susan B. Anthony Elementary0.4 mi · 407
- Thornton High0.6 mi · 89
- Jefferson High0.7 mi · 1,072
- Woodrow Wilson Elementary0.8 mi · 266
- George Washington Elementary1.0 mi · 206
Frequently asked questions
About John F. Kennedy ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary enrolls approximately 304 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does John F. Kennedy Elementary serve?
John F. Kennedy Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary is approximately 21.7:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at John F. Kennedy Elementary?
At John F. Kennedy Elementary, the student body is approximately 4% White, 51% Hispanic, 1% Black, 37% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is John F. Kennedy Elementary in?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is part of Jefferson Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.