John F Kennedy

www.somerville.k12.ma.us

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The John F. Kennedy (JFK) School, located at 5 Cherry Street in Somerville, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Somerville Public Schools district. Situated in a vibrant residential neighborhood, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the Somerville school system, it benefits from a diverse community and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.

The school is well-integrated into the local Somerville community, placing a strong emphasis on family engagement and collaborative partnerships. By utilizing the resources of the Somerville Public Schools network, the JFK School offers a variety of programs aimed at addressing the individual needs of its diverse student body. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment policies can find detailed information through the official district website at [www.somerville.k12.ma.us](http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us).

440

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	64
Black	19
Asian	30
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
297 (67.5 %)
Hispanic
64 (14.5 %)
Asian
30 (6.8 %)
Two or More
29 (6.6 %)
Black
19 (4.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Somerville
Phone:	(617)629-5440
Website:	http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John F Kennedy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	51
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John F Kennedy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	48%
Male	229	52%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th