JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL

JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST BABYLON, NY with about 357 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 at 175 Brookvale Avenue in West Babylon, New York, is a key component of the West Babylon Union Free School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. As a neighborhood elementary school, it places a strong priority on student engagement and community involvement, ensuring that children are prepared for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the West Babylon School District, which strives to provide a comprehensive and inclusive educational experience for all students. By leveraging the resources of the district website (wbschools.org), parents and guardians can stay informed about academic curricula, district-wide initiatives, and school events. John F. Kennedy Elementary is dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and creating a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

For more information, contact JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL at (631) 376-7801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

175 BROOKVALE AVE
WEST BABYLON, NY 11704-7926
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JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL is a public school in WEST BABYLON, NY with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
357
Teachers:
29
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 357 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.2%
Hispanic/Latino
16.0%
Black or African American
4.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
2.5%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.