JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL

www.greatneck.k12.ny.us

454 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy School is a distinguished elementary school located in Great Neck, New York, serving as part of the highly regarded Great Neck Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a nurturing environment designed to meet the diverse intellectual and social-emotional needs of its young learners. The campus is integrated into a community that places a strong emphasis on education, providing students with a robust curriculum supported by dedicated faculty and staff.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prioritizes a well-rounded education, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities, arts, and enrichment programs. By emphasizing community values and collaborative learning, John F. Kennedy School aims to prepare its students for future success while cultivating curiosity and a love for lifelong learning. As a pillar of the Great Neck community, it maintains a strong partnership with families to ensure a supportive and inclusive educational experience for every child.

454

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	86
Black	6
Asian	56
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
299 (65.9 %)
Hispanic
86 (18.9 %)
Asian
56 (12.3 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)441-4200
Website:	http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 31

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 77

Ungraded 3