JOHN F KENNEDY MAGNET SCHOOL

JOHN F KENNEDY MAGNET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT CHESTER, NY with about 861 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, JOHN F KENNEDY MAGNET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Magnet School, located at 40 Olivia Street in Port Chester, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a specialized educational environment that emphasizes particular academic themes or instructional approaches to engage its diverse student population. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.

The school’s curriculum is integrated with the district’s broader mission of promoting equity, inclusion, and excellence in education. By leveraging its magnet status, John F. Kennedy provides students with unique learning opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom experience, often focusing on enriched programming and hands-on discovery. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, district policies, and academic resources through the official school district website at http://www.portchesterschools.org.

For more information, contact JOHN F KENNEDY MAGNET SCHOOL at (914) 934-7990 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.