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Enrollment
685
Elementary
DISTRICT 675 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOLBROOK·NCES 250615000880
John F Kennedy
245 So. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343 · (781) 767-4600 · Norfolk County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL685 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
52 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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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 | 57 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 95 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 109 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 104 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 99 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 113 | 16% |
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · 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
John F Kennedy→Holbrook Middle High School
Based on grade levels within Holbrook. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
36.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -20.0pp since 2016
Math
36.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -26.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 36 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 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 20 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 26 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36.0% | 36.0% |
| 2023-24 | 37.0% | 47.0% |
| 2022-23 | 44.0% | 45.0% |
| 2021-22 | 44.0% | 35.0% |
| 2020-21 | 45.0% | 27.0% |
| 2018-19 | 50.0% | 48.0% |
| 2017-18 | 56.0% | 54.0% |
| 2016-17 | 56.0% | 62.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where John F Kennedy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #569 of 920 | #94 of 104 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #560 of 920 | #92 of 104 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -3.5pp | #218 of 901 | #24 of 103 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 685 | #72 of 1,086 | #4 of 123 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #671 of 938 | #78 of 110 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.8% | #28 of 938 | #8 of 110 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.4% | #133 of 317 | #23 of 55 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
685
+6 (+1%) vs 2020
+45% since 1990-91, when it was 474
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 13.1:1
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 | 685 | 51.5 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 669 | 53.5 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 675 | 50 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 679 | 52 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 626 | 46.2 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 420 | 30 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 425 | 24 | 17.7:1 | 33% (142) |
| 2000-01 | 450 | N/A | N/A | 14% (62) |
| 1990-91 | 474 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for John F Kennedy.
About John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy is a public large elementary school in Holbrook, Massachusetts. It serves 685 students in pre-K through 5. The average among elementary schools in Massachusetts is roughly 381 students; this school is 80% larger than that.
The 2 schools of Holbrook, including John F Kennedy, enroll 1,350 students.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at John F Kennedy, at 40%. Enrollment also includes 23% Black, 21% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 5% Asian. Among people living in Norfolk County, the White share is about 70%. John F Kennedy's diversity index is 73%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 51.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 13.3:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 12.2:1 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Norfolk County census figures show that the median household income is $130,739, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 59% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. Norfolk County is home to 198 public schools and about 101,300 public school students.
The nearest other public school, Holbrook Middle High School, is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (Suburb: Large).
The school's size has been steady, with 679 students in 2020-21 and 685 in 2024-25.
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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
Nearby schools
- Holbrook Middle High School0.0 mi · 665
- J F Kennedy Elementary1.9 mi · 453
- Martin E Young Elementary1.9 mi · 320
- Highlands2.0 mi · 350
- Woodsdale Elementary School2.1 mi · 372
- Brookfield2.2 mi · 532
Frequently asked questions
About John F KennedyHow many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy enrolls approximately 685 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does John F Kennedy serve?
John F Kennedy serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is approximately 13.3:1 (52 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at John F Kennedy?
At John F Kennedy, the student body is approximately 40% White, 21% Hispanic, 23% Black, 5% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is John F Kennedy in?
John F Kennedy is part of Holbrook.
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