John F Kennedy

100 Dedham Street
Canton, MA 02021

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

470

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	32
Black	29
Asian	40
Two or More	41

White
328 (69.8 %)
Two or More
41 (8.7 %)
Asian
40 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
32 (6.8 %)
Black
29 (6.2 %)

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:	Canton
Phone:	(781)821-5080
Website:	http://cantonma.org/kennedy/index
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 71

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 85