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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at J F Kennedy Elementary this year?
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Enrollment
453
Elementary
DISTRICT 368 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RANDOLPH·NCES 250993002596
J F Kennedy Elementary
20 Hurley Dr, Randolph, MA 02368 · (781) 961-6211 · Norfolk County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL453 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 15% of Massachusetts public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- C+Three-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 Massachusetts public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 105 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 59 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 60 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 64 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 53 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (66) is 25% larger than its 5th grade class (53).
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 65% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Randolph. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
21.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -8.0pp since 2016
Math
26.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -4.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 21 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 26 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 8 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 4 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21.0% | 26.0% |
| 2023-24 | 16.0% | 27.0% |
| 2022-23 | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| 2021-22 | 27.0% | 20.0% |
| 2020-21 | 24.0% | 18.0% |
| 2018-19 | 30.0% | 34.0% |
| 2017-18 | 32.0% | 34.0% |
| 2016-17 | 29.0% | 30.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where J F Kennedy Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.0% | #716 of 920 ▼ 19 | #101 of 104 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 21.0% | #794 of 920 ▲ 45 | #103 of 104 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.0pp | #528 of 901 | #66 of 103 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 453 | #340 of 1,086 | #34 of 123 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.6:1 | #177 of 938 | #10 of 110 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.8% | #221 of 938 | #39 of 110 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.6% | #542 of 602 | #47 of 49 |
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
453
+85 (+23%) vs 2020
-20% since 2000-01, when it was 565
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 9.2:1
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 | 453 | 42.9 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 475 | 45.3 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 420 | 46.7 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 368 | 40 | 9.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 465 | 39.9 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 469 | 40 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 463 | 31 | 14.9:1 | 55% (254) |
| 2000-01 | 565 | N/A | N/A | 41% (229) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for J F Kennedy Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (465 to 453); teachers up 7% (39.9 to 42.9).
About J F Kennedy Elementary
Families in Randolph, Massachusetts, are served by J F Kennedy Elementary, a medium-sized elementary school. The school had 453 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25.
J F Kennedy Elementary is one school in Randolph, a system of 6 schools with 2,875 students.
Black students are the majority at J F Kennedy Elementary, with 56% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 16% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 9% White, and 4% multiracial. The school's Black share is 49 points above the 7% share among Norfolk County residents. J F Kennedy Elementary's diversity index is 63%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1 at J F Kennedy Elementary, with 42.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 1.6 below the 12.2:1 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Measured against Massachusetts public elementary schools, J F Kennedy Elementary receives a C-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Federal survey data for Norfolk County show that the median household income is $130,739, 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. There are 198 public schools in Norfolk County, enrolling about 101,300 students in all.
The next-closest public school is Randolph High, about 0.6 miles away. J F Kennedy Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment grew 23% from its 2020-21 level of 368. The ratio was 9.2:1 in 2020-21 and 10.6:1 in 2024-25.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Norfolk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Randolph
- Randolph HighHigh · 765 students
- Randolph Community MiddleMiddle · 640 students
- Margaret L DonovanElementary · 415 students
- Martin E Young ElementaryElementary · 320 students
- North Randolph Elementary SchoolElementary · 282 students
Other schools in Randolph
- Randolph HighHigh · 765 students
- Randolph Community MiddleMiddle · 640 students
- Margaret L DonovanElementary · 415 students
- Martin E Young ElementaryElementary · 320 students
- North Randolph Elementary SchoolElementary · 282 students
Other J F Kennedy Elementary schools
One other US public school is named J F Kennedy Elementary. J F Kennedy Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- J F Kennedy Elementary SchoolKettering, OH · 602 students
Nearby schools
- Randolph High0.6 mi · 765
- Martin E Young Elementary1.0 mi · 320
- Highlands1.7 mi · 350
- Holbrook Middle High School1.9 mi · 665
- John F Kennedy1.9 mi · 685
- Randolph Community Middle2.0 mi · 640
Frequently asked questions
About J F Kennedy ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at J F Kennedy Elementary?
J F Kennedy Elementary enrolls approximately 453 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does J F Kennedy Elementary serve?
J F Kennedy Elementary serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary is approximately 10.6:1 (43 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at J F Kennedy Elementary?
Student demographics at J F Kennedy Elementary are roughly 9% White, 14% Hispanic, 56% Black, 16% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is J F Kennedy Elementary public or private?
J F Kennedy Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Randolph.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.