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J.F. Kennedy School

5933 Dunham Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137 · (216) 438-6010 · Cuyahoga County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL480 STUDENTS
Enrollment
480
Elementary
DISTRICT 468 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
21.8:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.2:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
8
Grade 1
10
Grade 2
226
Grade 3
232
Grade 4
4
Student demographics
White
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 8%
Black
88%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 17%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
35.8%
OH avg 59.8% . -1.3pp since 2021
Math
35.5%
OH avg 56.1% . +1.9pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
480
-65 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.8:1
was 21.0:1
% White
3%
was 2%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
88%
was 90%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About J.F. Kennedy School

J.F. Kennedy School, a mid-tier elementary school in Maple Heights, Ohio, operated by Maple Heights City, hosts 480 students, covering grades K through 4.

Maple Heights City comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 3,024 students; J.F. Kennedy School is among them.

On the student-mix side, J.F. Kennedy School shows that nearly all students (88%) are Black. Other groups include 6% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, 3% White. That is considerably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 29%.

On the resource side, J.F. Kennedy School records 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting J.F. Kennedy School higher than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, Cuyahoga County reports that median household earnings sit near $64,468, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cuyahoga County runs 352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 155,924 students), of which J.F. Kennedy School is one.

Abraham Lincoln School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at J.F. Kennedy School has fell 12%, going from 545 students in 2018 to 480 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for J.F. Kennedy School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Cuyahoga County at a glance

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Population
1,245,873
Census ACS
Median income
$64,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
352
155,924 students

Quick facts

School name
J.F. Kennedy School
District
Maple Heights City
Address
5933 Dunham Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137
Phone
(216) 438-6010
County
Cuyahoga County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–04
Total enrollment
480
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
390443005355
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About J.F. Kennedy School
How many students attend J.F. Kennedy School?
J.F. Kennedy School enrolls approximately 480 students in grades KG-04.
Is J.F. Kennedy School an elementary, middle, or high school?
J.F. Kennedy School is an elementary school covering grades KG-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.F. Kennedy School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at J.F. Kennedy School is approximately 21.8:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at J.F. Kennedy School?
At J.F. Kennedy School, the student body is approximately 3% White, 3% Hispanic, 88% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is J.F. Kennedy School public or private?
J.F. Kennedy School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Maple Heights City.
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