John F Kennedy

www.billericak12.com

304 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 20 Kimbrough Road in Billerica, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Billerica Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging 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 young learners for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families.

As part of the Billerica school system, the Kennedy Elementary School utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school places a high value on collaboration, encouraging parental involvement and active participation in the educational process. With its dedicated faculty and focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in every student who walks through its doors.

304

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Asian	16
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
260 (85.5 %)
Asian
16 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.9 %)
Two or More
8 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Billerica
Phone:	(978)528-8570
Website:	http://www.billericak12.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 58