JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL SCHOOL
John F Kennedy Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Biddeford Public Schools school district, located in Biddeford, ME with about 236 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, John F Kennedy Memorial School 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial School, located at 64 West Street in Biddeford, Maine, serves as a primary educational institution within the Biddeford School Department. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically focusing on early childhood and elementary education. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core curriculum, the John F. Kennedy Memorial School is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and community involvement. By integrating modern teaching strategies with a focus on student-centered learning, the school aims to address the diverse needs of the Biddeford student population. Its location in a historic and vibrant area of Maine allows the school to maintain strong ties with local families and community partners, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that values both scholastic achievement and character development.
For more information, contact John F Kennedy Memorial School at (207) 282-4134 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4134
JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Biddeford, ME with about 236 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Biddeford Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 236
- Teachers:
- 17.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 236 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 43.6%
- Male
- 56.4%
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.