JOHN F. KENNEDY #7

John F. Kennedy #7 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scranton SD school district, located in Scranton, PA with about 407 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, John F. Kennedy #7 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 #7, located at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Saginaw Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serves as a neighborhood hub for elementary education within the Scranton School District. The school is situated in the South Side section of the city, an area characterized by its traditional residential layout and strong community identity. As part of the local public school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding community, emphasizing core subjects and the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

The school building itself reflects the historical architectural style common to many educational facilities in Scranton, blending into the surrounding residential fabric. Like many schools in the district, John F. Kennedy #7 plays a vital role in the social and academic life of its students, offering a structured environment designed to foster early learning and social growth. By maintaining its presence in the Prospect Avenue corridor, the school continues to act as a primary educational resource for families living in the South Scranton area.

For more information, contact John F. Kennedy #7 at (570) 348-3673 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.