JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(845)279-2087

www.brewsterschools.org

599 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public school located in Brewster, New York, serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Brewster Central School District. Situated at 31 Foggintown Road, the school functions as a key component of the district’s "grade-level center" model, focusing specifically on the academic and social development of upper-elementary students before they transition to middle school.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing the resources of the broader Brewster Central School District, JFK Elementary promotes a curriculum designed to prepare students for future success while encouraging community involvement. Families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, faculty, and administrative news by visiting their official website at [www.brewsterschools.org](http://www.brewsterschools.org).

599

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	324
Black	11
Asian	11
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
324 (54.1 %)
White
238 (39.7 %)
Two or More
14 (2.3 %)
Black
11 (1.8 %)
Asian
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)279-2087
Website:	http://www.brewsterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 172

Grade 1 214

Grade 2 213