JOHN F KENNEDY

John F Kennedy is a public elementary school that is part of the Canton school district, located in Canton, MA with about 530 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, John F Kennedy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 100 Dedham Street in Canton, Massachusetts, is a public primary school serving students in the Canton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for lifelong learning while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of community responsibility.

The school places a strong value on collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. With its integration of core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, the Kennedy School seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its active school community and dedication to the district’s mission, the institution strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as scholars and respectful citizens.

For more information, contact John F Kennedy at (781) 821-5080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 Dedham Street
Canton, MA 02021
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JOHN F KENNEDY is a public school in Canton, MA with about 530 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Canton
Total Students:
530
Teachers:
38.46
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 530 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN F KENNEDY is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.2%
Asian
11.9%
Black or African American
6.0%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.