Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John F Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy School's student population of 175 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F Kennedy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
83%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
16%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy School's ranking?
John F Kennedy School is ranked #1631 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
175 students attend John F Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John F Kennedy School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy School offer ?
John F Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy School part of?
John F Kennedy School is part of Superior Unified School District (4440).
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