John F Kennedy Memorial School

www.biddefordschools.me

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

263

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	23
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
190 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.7 %)
Two or More
23 (8.7 %)
Black
19 (7.2 %)
Asian
6 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Biddeford Public Schools
Phone:	(207)282-4134
Website:	http://www.biddefordschools.me
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 91

Kindergarten 172