J. F. Kennedy School

www.milforded.org/

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy (JFK) Elementary School is a public school serving students in Milford, Connecticut, and operates as part of the Milford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare children for lifelong learning while encouraging curiosity and active participation within the classroom.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Milford area. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedication to differentiated instruction, JFK Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every learner. You can find more information about their specific academic programs, staff resources, and school calendar by visiting their official district website at [www.milforded.org](http://www.milforded.org).

329

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. F. Kennedy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	81
Black	11
Asian	23
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
200 (60.8 %)
Hispanic
81 (24.6 %)
Asian
23 (7.0 %)
Two or More
13 (4.0 %)
Black
11 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milford School District
Phone:	(203)783-3568
Website:	http://www.milforded.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 56