JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL

JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in KINGSTON, NY with about 356 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 30 teachers, JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Elementary School, located on Gross Street in Kingston, New York, serves as a key component of the Kingston City School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their transition to higher grade levels. As part of a larger urban-suburban school district, the school benefits from the district's broader resources, curriculum standards, and commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.

Beyond its academic mission, John F. Kennedy Elementary plays a significant role in the Kingston community by acting as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The school utilizes the district’s infrastructure to offer a variety of programs aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the Kingston City School District maintains an active web presence at [www.kingstoncityschools.org](http://www.kingstoncityschools.org), which serves as the primary resource for parents and community members to stay connected with school operations.

For more information, contact JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL at (845) 331-3174 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.